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Copyright advocates now against AI training data use

The author questions the consistency of individuals who previously advocated for the expiration of copyright and the legalization of file sharing for personal use, yet now campaign against AI. This shift in stance is highlighted by their opposition to AI's use of training data, which they perceive as "stealing people's work." The piece speculates that the overlap in these groups might be found within organizations like the Pirate Party, and humorously suggests the term "Sloppie" for those who have changed their views. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the evolving discourse on copyright and AI training data.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece questioning the consistency of copyright stances.

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Copyright advocates now against AI training data use

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I wonder what the Venn overlap is between people who built online clout demanding # Copyright be expired and file sharing become legalised so they could have fr

    I wonder what the Venn overlap is between people who built online clout demanding # Copyright be expired and file sharing become legalised so they could have free music and movies, with people who are now campaigning against # AI on the basis that it's "stealing people's work" fo…