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I’ve been wondering about the implications of AI using “data” (other peoples work) to create writing and images but haven’t seen anything as comprehensive as your essay here Helen! Very interesting, both the history of copyright and the potential implications for the future. Loved the “do you really want to find out” motif too!

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Finally getting a chance to catch up on your newsletter, Helen. I loved seeing this after our chat!

I think you do an awesome of breaking down the issue and implications and unpacking what copyright protects. I definitely feel like I have a better sense of what’s going on/what could potentially happen.

I love this warning: “This essay is for information and entertainment purposes only. Take everything I say with a pinch of salt.”

And these lines made me laugh:

“(If next week my Google top results become sponsored ads by Playboy or Penthouse, I’ll know why.)”

“No heirs of St. Matthew would chase you down for a license fee or sue you for copyright infringement.”

Awesome essay, super insightful, and definitely engaging!

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Very interesting, “massive” piece, Helen. An eye opener on a subject I’m completely ignorant about but that I do want/need to get to know more. This series of yours will be illuminating. Thank you!

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