How AI Models Steal Creative Work — and What to Do About It

In this 15-minute TED talk, AI expert Ed Newton-Rex explores the ethical dilemma at the heart of generative AI development. Discover how AI companies invest heavily in people and computing power but often use creative works as training data without permission or compensation. Learn about the growing tension between AI developers and the creative community whose work is being utilized without consent. Newton-Rex presents licensing as a viable solution that could allow both AI companies and creators to flourish together in this new technological landscape. Recorded at TEDAI San Francisco on October 22, 2024, this talk unpacks the concerning practices behind today's AI models and offers a practical framework for ethical AI development that respects creative rights.