TechIs paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?

Illustrators have spent years warning that generative AI startups train their models on artists’ work without permission. They describe the practice as tantamount to theft. Many supporters of generative AI counter that using the work is necessary for the technology to evolve. The dispute has fueled contentious legal battles. Whether compensation can persuade artists to embrace AI remains an unresolved question.

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