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AI training raises concerns over cultural appropriation and artist ownership

The use of AI in creative industries is raising concerns about ownership and cultural appropriation, particularly for Indigenous artists. AI models are being trained on artists' works without compensation, leading to claims of cultural theft and economic harm. Experts worry about the risks to Indigenous cultural and intellectual property, as AI can easily access and replicate sacred or culturally significant knowledge found online. AI

IMPACT AI's ability to train on and replicate cultural works without compensation raises ethical and legal questions about ownership and appropriation.

RANK_REASON The item discusses opinions and concerns about AI's impact on cultural ownership and artists' rights, rather than a specific release or event.

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AI training raises concerns over cultural appropriation and artist ownership

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    No one should be the eternal owner of the works they release to the world. Once they release it, it stops being their "own" work and becomes everybody's work. T

    No one should be the eternal owner of the works they release to the world. Once they release it, it stops being their "own" work and becomes everybody's work. That's why I'm absolutely in favor of cultural appropriation and totally against any atavistic conception of culture. Cul…