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Sep 18, 2025 Creative professionals like authors and filmmakers express deep concerns about AI taking over their industries. They fear loss of control, job security, and skill devaluation, as seen in Justine Bateman’s non-AI film festival. Small and medium-sized businesses also share hesitations, citing costs and trust issues, warning they might lag behind competitors who embrace AI. The episode delves into these tensions and raises questions about the future of creativity and business in an AI-driven world.
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Author Finds AI Echoes His Work
- David Baldacci discovered ChatGPT produced text mirroring his novels, revealing his books were used to train AI without permission.
- He and other authors joined a lawsuit because individual suits against tech giants would be financially impossible.
Don't Let 'Transformative' Become A Free Pass
- David Baldacci warns against accepting 'transformative' fair use claims that permit wholesale reuse of authors' work.
- He implies legal pushback is necessary to prevent unrestricted appropriation of creative content by AI firms.
AI Threatens Film Industry Structure
- Justine Bateman argues AI will collapse film industry roles and reduce production opportunities for humans.
- She believes using AI halts artistic growth and that not using AI preserves creative progress.