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 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.

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.

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.