This simplicity of this licensing fee and funds redistribution for generative AI training and application - I can't tell if it is brilliant or bullhonkey: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/06/29/ai-pay-americans-data-00103648

Something needs to recognize the exchange of value, but this seems like one of those "here's your check for $0.17" situations. Some good points, though.

#AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence Can’t Work Without Our Data

We should all be paid for it.

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(In addition, upon 60-seconds of reflection, there's an undercurrent of "Internet equals America, and vice versa" that also makes me a bit squeamish.)