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


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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 AI

    04:38 The Evolution of IP Rights in the Digital Age

    11:02 Geopolitical Implications of Data Wars

    14:47 Stakeholder Responsibilities in AI Training

    19:07 Global Perspectives on Data Mining and IP Protection

    22:42 Legal Landscape of AI and Copyright

    24:13 Corporate Responsibilities in AI Development

    25:15 The Ethical Dilemma of AI Training Data

    30:21 Individual Responsibilities in the Digital Age

    34:12 The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World

    37:19 Navigating the Balance of Value and Creativity

  • If 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=1f40914a3bcc4982

    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stay-with-me-here/id1608061222


    Harinda's pick: https://www.pcmag.com/news/elon-musk-teases-his-departure-from-doge


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