Tech companies developing AI language models often struggle to acquire written material ethically. Recent agreements with publishers like HarperCollins highlight the ongoing tension between copyright and AI training.
Author Daniel Kibblesmith shared a $2,500 offer for a three-year license from HarperCollins to use his work for AI training, accompanied by a warning about potential obsolescence.
John Scalzi criticized the financial offer to authors, suggesting it undervalues their contributions and reflecting broader concerns about AI's impact on the writing profession.
The growing involvement of publishers in AI training signifies a shift towards acknowledging copyright concerns, yet the compensation offered to authors raises issues about the future of writing.
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