Evan Armstrong

This thought-provoking essay explores the contentious intersection of copyright law and generative AI. Despite its noble intentions of protecting creators, copyright often favors mega-corporations over individual artists. With AI companies scraping the internet for training data, creators fear their work will be devalued, and corporations will exploit AI to pay them less. The crux lies in determining the ownership of ideas—where does creativity originate? While some bet societal expectations will adapt, the essay argues for a nuanced approach that fosters innovation while fairly compensating creators, potentially moving beyond traditional copyright models.