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Jul 10, 2025 5 min

S6, E247 - The EU's Bold Move on AI Training

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Send us Fan Mail The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covered by current laws. This study recommends transforming the landscape through an opt-in system, radical transparency requirements, and fair compensation models for creators whose work trains AI systems. • EU study reveals AI companies are treating the internet like a free "all-you-can-eat buffet" of creative content • Recommendation to shift from opt-out to opt-in system requiring AI companies to request permission • Call for mandatory transparency about what data AI models are trained on • Proposal for fair licensing models similar to Spotify where creators get paid when their work trains AI • New EU AI Act regulations taking effect in August will incorporate some of these protections Stay safe, stay informed, and always question the code. Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail The European Parliament has released a groundbreaking 175-page study concluding that AI companies' practice of training on copyrighted material without permission constitutes mass reproduction not covered by current laws. This study recommends transforming the landscape through an opt-in system, radical transparency requirements, and fair compensation models for creators whose work trains AI systems. • EU study reveals AI companies are treating the internet like a free "all-...

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  1. 0:00 AI Art: A Copyright Crisis
  2. 1:35 EU Study's Three Major Bombshells
  3. 4:10 Future Impact on Creativity & Privacy

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