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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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Thank you so much Michelle! I always try to make these pieces more fun and readable without watering down the rigor, but it's such a hard thing to do! So thank you for being the life affirmation I need that I didn't bore you haha :D

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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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My favorite moments after publishing, is reading the comments, especially those from you, Silvio, and the whole gang :) You are literally a huge reason that I write these pieces ;) Now I gotta work even harder to live up the upcoming hype!

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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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Thank you for your kind words Silvio! Your comment really means a lot to me. I try to add some fun to the rigor to keep readers engaged and interested, so hopefully this piece didn't bore you haha. Let me know if I ever bore you -- which is the last thing I want to do to any reader!

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