Cory Doctorow

I strongly believe that AI will likely cause a concentration of power. Large tech companies, with access to vast amounts of data and resources, are best positioned to harness the capabilities of AI. This concentration can exacerbate existing inequalities, limit competition, and reduce individual privacy.

As someone deeply interested in technology and its societal impacts, I firmly believe that liability for AI-caused harm should be shared between the developer and deployer. Both parties play crucial roles in AI systems; developers create the algorithms, while deployers determine their application contexts. This shared responsibility ensures accountability at every stage, encouraging both parties to prioritize safety and ethical considerations. Only through a collective approach can we mitigate risks and protect users from potential harm.

As an author and advocate for creators' rights, I strongly believe that AI art generators should be required to compensate original artists. These tools often leverage artists’ unique styles and hard work without giving them due credit or financial remuneration. It’s essential to ensure that creators are fairly compensated in this rapidly evolving digital landscape, as this not only respects their contributions but also promotes a sustainable and equitable arts ecosystem.

As an advocate for digital rights and transparency, I strongly believe that AI systems, especially those with significant capabilities, must have interpretable decision-making processes. In a world increasingly influenced by AI, it's crucial that we understand how decisions are made, ensuring accountability and safeguarding against biases.

I believe that the current intellectual property system stifles creativity and innovation. It often creates barriers for creators and benefits large corporations at the expense of the public. Abolishing intellectual property would liberate creative works, allowing them to be used, shared, and built upon by everyone, fostering a more open and collaborative society.

While I believe that copyright laws greatly need reform to encourage creativity and access to knowledge, abolishing them outright would ignore the realities of creators' needs to earn a livelihood from their work. A middle ground must be found that protects the rights of both creators and the public.

Language models should be able to process and learn from copyrighted text as it's essential for linguistic development. Restricting this could stifle innovation and free speech.