Value of creating vs. copying in AI development

Companies are now prioritizing making money quickly over creating valuable content, leading to a shift in focus towards training AI models to replicate existing content for profit. This approach is causing tension as companies like Meta consider acquiring book publishers to ingest content without copyright restrictions. The race to gather data has led to ethical concerns, as tech giants aim to extract as much value as possible. The situation may result in legal conflicts if content creators decide to challenge AI model training practices as copyright infringement, setting a risky precedent for the industry.