I was listening to a podcast the other day where yet another overwrought artist was furious that her work had been used to train a generative AI model. “They used my paintings without permission,” she said. “They owe me!” I completely understood her anger and I was full of empathy. I sincerely was. But I couldn’t help the feeling that she was making the wrong demand. Or rather, that she was fretting about losing a skirmish while fighting the wrong battle. … [please read below the ...
