I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh
Briefly

Australia's literary community, including writers and agents, is outraged by Black Inc's initiative to train AI models on authors' works without sufficient communication. While the publisher has sought consent to potentially share revenue from AI operations, many question the urgency and clarity of the deal. The author, with a vested interest in Black Inc's endeavors, highlights the vital role small publishers play in supporting Australian literature despite the financial struggles they face against larger corporations. At the same time, there is significant outrage towards tech companies that have used copyrighted content without permission.
Black Inc's initiative to train AI models on author works without transparency has sparked rage within Australia's literary community, highlighting concerns over copyright and consent.
I signed Black Inc's deal, yet I question their urgent approach and clarity on who they're striking deals with regarding AI training, which raises ethical red flags.
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