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A senior executive at tech firm Stability AI, Ed Newton-Rex, has resigned, citing concerns over the company’s stance on using copyrighted material without permission to train its AI products. This decision highlights the ongoing debate within the AI industry regarding the ethical and legal implications of using copyrighted content for AI development. Exploitative copyright practices Ed Newton-Rex’s resignation: Ed Newton-Rex, former head of audio at Stability AI, expressed his view that it is “exploitative” for AI developers to use creative work without the consent of the copyright holders. He emphasized that this concern extended to all AI firms that share this perspective, which constitutes most of the industry. Fair use argument: Many AI companies, including Stability AI, argue that using copyrighted content falls under the “fair use” exemption of copyright rules, meaning that the original content owners’ permission is not required for such usage. The role of copyright in AI development AI training with copyrighted data: AI tools are typically trained using vast datasets, often sourced from the internet without explicit consent from content creators. Generative AI, which includes products for creating content like images, audio, video, and music, can generate similar materials or even replicate the style of specific artists. Newton-Rex’s stance: Ed Newton-Rex, a choral composer, expressed reservations about offering his music to AI developers without compensation. He pointed out that many creators produce content hoping that their copyright will become valuable, but AI practices can undermine this potential. Ethical considerations AI replacing content creators: Ed Newton-Rex noted that without consent, the work of content creators is often used to create competitors and potentially replace them entirely. This raises ethical concerns about the impact of AI on creative industries. Alternative models: Newton-Rex shared his experience licensing the data used to train his AI audio creator and sharing revenue…

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