grmpyprogrammer

I actually feel so fucking dumb today for assuming the US justice system would do anything other than legalize the widespread theft of peoples’ ideas and works by AI companies.

I am pondering removing all my books for sale online and not bothering finishing writing the one that is in progress. There is no point.

The AI folks have won and I am too small and insignificant to make a dent in their efforts.

I hope my peers who are eagerly embracing these tools choke on them.

Jun 24, 2025 at 5:05pmWeb
Show threadWolfgang HochleitnerJun 24, 2025
@grmpyprogrammer As someone who has bought, read and enjoyed one of your books, I just wanted to say that I can understand your frustration. But let me add this: when I posted that I'm looking forward to reading it, you immediately replied and offered support if I had any questions. This kind of interaction and connection with the person that actually wrote the book is deeply unique and will never be replaceable by AI. It made my learning journey special. I'd be sad to see this go away.
Show threadJeff AtwoodJun 24, 2025
@grmpyprogrammer I agree, but the licensing becomes so incredibly complex. Look at the absolute nightmare that is music licensing, for example.. it is a VERY complex problem
Show threadgrmpyprogrammerJun 24, 2025
@codinghorror It’s just the FUCK YOU in all caps and neon that we get from the folks who wanted to send teens to prison for using Napster that really gets to me.
Show threadgmsJun 24, 2025
@codinghorror @grmpyprogrammer that’s a bit of a cop out. Yes the licensing would be complex. But the contents shouldn’t have been stolen, so it shouldn’t have mattered in the first place.