Is generative AI fueling a renaissance—or quietly eroding the foundation of creative work?

In this episode, we:

- Unpack how AI companies and creators are locked in a prisoner's dilemma

- Break down the systemic incentives that push both sides toward self-destruction

- Explore three realistic paths out: smarter AI tech, platform leverage, and governance reform

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