The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis Should the US Nationalize the Artificial Intelligence Industry?
Aug 21, 2023
A court ruling declares that AI-generated art can't be copyrighted, stirring debates on human authorship. Singapore workers are leading the charge in adapting to AI, showcasing a global shift. The concept of nationalizing the AI industry in the U.S. is explored, likening it to historical wartime interventions. The discussion emphasizes safety, governance, and bipartisan support for urgent AI regulation amidst rising competition, particularly with China. These pivotal topics showcase the pressing need for effective AI policies.
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AI Art Copyright
- AI-generated art currently lacks copyright protection in the US.
- Human authorship remains a legal requirement, despite ongoing debates and evolving AI capabilities.
Author Lawsuits & AI Training Data
- Author Sarah Silverman is suing Google and OpenAI for using her work in AI training.
- Meta's LLaMA training dataset reportedly includes 170,000 books, raising copyright concerns.
Nationalizing AI
- Politico columnist Charles Jennings argues for nationalizing key parts of the AI industry due to its potential risks and rewards.
- He proposes a "Humane AI Commission" modeled after the Atomic Energy Commission.