🎙️ EP08: Rethinking Open AI - Are we paying $20 a month towards our unemployment?

In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack one of the most heated debates in AI right now: who owns the data that’s training the world's most powerful models?From copyrighted novels and news articles to images, music, and even our social media posts — what’s fair game in the age of AI? As tech giants race ahead, artists, authors, and governments are asking hard questions about consent, compensation, and control.Together, we dig into:00:00 The Copyright Battle Over AI04:38 The Evolution of IP Rights in the Digital Age11:02 Geopolitical Implications of Data Wars14:47 Stakeholder Responsibilities in AI Training19:07 Global Perspectives on Data Mining and IP Protection22:42 Legal Landscape of AI and Copyright24:13 Corporate Responsibilities in AI Development25:15 The Ethical Dilemma of AI Training Data30:21 Individual Responsibilities in the Digital Age34:12 The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World37:19 Navigating the Balance of Value and CreativityIf you're a policymaker, tech founder, artist, or simply someone curious about the future of creativity—this one’s for you.Aparna's pick: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nANvTYObGXahfd3k1Nyah?si=1f40914a3bcc4982https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stay-with-me-here/id1608061222Harinda's pick: https://www.pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-teases-his-departure-from-dogeListen in and rethink with us.🔗 Follow Aparna Bhushan🔗 Follow Harinda Katugaha🌐 More episodes at rethinkingtech.co