“Uncovering the Secret: Are Your Beloved Books Fueling the Next Generation of AI?”
“The use of copyrighted works to train AI systems remains [hotly] contested legal territory. Both AI developers and creators have valid interests at stake. There is a clear need to balance technological innovation with sustainable models for original content creation.
“Finding the right balance between these interests will likely require a combination of legal precedent, new business models and thoughtful policy development.”
Publishing giant HarperCollins has undertaken licensing agreements with AI generative firms. Others have followed this direction. A pressing question raised by the Authors Guild is how to share royalties from the publishing houses licensing authors published works? Licensors were quick to formulate a 50-50 split of revenues, but the Author’s Guild suggests that a 75-25 split in flavor of authors is more equitable.
