The author also points out that the interests of artists and creators are often overlooked in these technological shifts. They argue that while new technologies may seem inevitable, they are not exempt from existing laws and regulations. The author concludes by expressing hope that as the boundaries of creative industries are being renegotiated due to these new technologies, the artists themselves will have a say in the process.
Key takeaways:
- The author draws parallels between the rise and fall of Napster and the current trajectory of AI tools like ChatGPT, suggesting that the seemingly inevitable future of these technologies may not be as certain as it appears.
- Despite initial beliefs that copyright laws would have to adapt to new technologies, the author argues that it was the industries built on these technologies that ended up bending to accommodate copyright law.
- The author warns that the future of AI technologies, like ChatGPT, is not guaranteed and could potentially follow the same path as Napster, which was eventually shut down due to copyright infringement issues.
- The author emphasizes the importance of including artists in the renegotiation of the boundaries of creative industries, as they were largely left out of previous negotiations and suffered as a result.