There has been extensive debate surrounding various aspects of generative AI, including its use of copyrighted material. Ed Newton-Rex, the vice president of audio at Stability AI, recently resigned because he believes that training generative AI models with copyrighted content does not qualify as “fair use,” as he explained in an op-ed on Music Business Worldwide. This stance aligns him with artists like Bad Bunny, who recently criticized a viral TikTok song that used AI to imitate his voice.
While many AI companies have consistently supported fair use by training models with copyrighted material without seeking permission or providing compensation, Newton-Rex’s decision represents a unique departure from the norm. In his public resignation letter, Newton-Rex clarifies that he believes Stability AI has a more nuanced perspective compared to some of its competitors. However, he took issue with the company’s recent submission to the United States Copyright Office, which argued that AI development should fall under the umbrella of fair use.
2023-11-16 06:45:46
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