What happens to AI development if using copyrighted material for training gets banned?

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I’ve been thinking a lot about the current issues surrounding AI companies and copyright laws. OpenAI recently expressed that their operational model relies on the ability to train AI on copyrighted materials under fair use regulations.

If the courts determine that utilizing copyrighted books, articles, and similar content for AI training isn’t fair use, it could significantly disrupt the AI sector. Companies like OpenAI appear to believe this would essentially cripple competition in AI innovation.

I’m eager to hear others’ opinions on this. Would tighter copyright regulations really halt AI advancements? Or could these companies potentially find alternative methods to train their models without facing legal challenges? This situation seems crucial for the future of AI technology.

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From what I’ve seen in tech, banning copyrighted training data wouldn’t kill AI development - it’d just force companies to pivot hard. They’d probably start cutting licensing deals with publishers and content creators, which would actually put money in copyright holders’ pockets. We’d see way more investment in synthetic data and partnerships with universities that have looser data policies. The catch? This creates massive barriers for entry. Well-funded companies who can afford licensing deals would dominate even more. Smaller startups and open-source projects would get crushed. Innovation might take a hit initially, but tech always adapts fast to new regulations by finding workarounds.