Lawmakers in Washington, DC are calling for tech companies like OpenAI to pay media outlets for using their work in AI projects.
There is a growing consensus that it is both morally and legally required for these companies to compensate media industry leaders for their content.
However, there is disagreement on whether mandatory licensing is necessary, with some arguing that it would favor big firms and create costs for startup AI companies.
Congress is critical of AI's potential impact on the tech industry and journalism, with concerns about its power and potential harm to democracy.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/congress-senate-tech-companies-pay-ai-training-data/
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