The AI Revolution: A Wake-Up Call for Creator Rights
The recent New York Times lawsuit against ChatGPT has brought a critical issue to the forefront: the rapid advancement of AI technology is outpacing the legal and regulatory frameworks that protect creators.
Many tech companies operate under the assumption that utilizing copyrighted material for AI training falls under "fair use." However, this interpretation may not accurately reflect the intent of copyright law. This raises serious concerns about the rights and livelihoods of creators whose work fuels the development of these powerful AI systems.
This situation underscores the urgent need for a new model that fairly compensates creators for the use of their work in AI systems. As the NYT lawsuit demonstrates, the current system is inadequate.
Monarrch offers a potential solution by focusing on micropayments and the licensing of creative "style." This innovative approach aligns with the vision articulated by Sam Altman, CEO/COB of OpenAI, in a recent video interview with the New York Times (Video Here) who stated:
"I think we do need a new deal, standard, protocol, whatever you want to call it for how creators are going to get rewarded."
"But, I think there's additional things that we're starting to explore, and other are, where a particular passion of mine has always been can we figure how to do micropayments where you generate a story in the style of Andrew Ross Sorkin, you can opt-in to that for your name likeness and style to be used and get paid for it."
While acknowledging the current dominance of "fair use" in AI development, Monarrch provides the technological foundation for a more equitable and sustainable future for creators. By empowering creators to control how their work is used in AI and receive fair compensation, Monarrch accelerates the pace of change and ensures that creators are not left behind in the AI revolution.
