An executive at one of generative AIs leading companies has quit over thestartupscontroversial use of copyrighted content.
The fair use argument has become a focal point in a pivotal legal battle for generative AI.
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In response, Stability AI has evoked the fair use doctrine.
On this basis, the company wants trainingAI on copyrighted material to continue without permission or payment.
Its an argument thats frequently made by GenAI proponents but one that Newton-Rex opposes.
His opposition has a legal footing.
In addition to the legal issues, Newton-Rex who is alsoa composer has a moral problem with the practice.
Newton-Rex added that he still supports generative AI, but only when artists are treated fairly.
TNW has contacted Stability AI and Newton-Rex for comment.
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
