Impact of Exclusive Rights and Antitrust Laws on Creative Workers

The chapter delves into the implications of granting exclusive rights to AI systems, highlighting how it can hinder creativity and exploit creative workers. It discusses the impact of antitrust laws shifting focus solely to consumer welfare, neglecting the adverse effects on workers and the corrosive nature of decreasing wages. The conversation explores the solidarity among different working classes, the transformation of identity from workers to creative workers, and the need for systemic solutions to prevent labor exploitation within industries like video games.