Story is taking steps to combat copyright theft by powerful generative AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. These models require extensive training data, which often includes copyrighted material. To address this issue, Story offers a network of intellectual property (IP) and creative content that allows users to create unique experiences on its platform while ensuring fair compensation for the original IP owners.
Story is expanding with new funding to build an infrastructure for sharing IP in small contracts without violating terms. This helps avoid confusion between individual artists’ work and larger organizations, allowing everyone involved to benefit fairly from their creations. Additionally, Story aims to prevent AI theft of copyrighted media by offering licensnant agreements, like those used by fashion companies that utilize brands such as Balmain and Dolce & Gabbana in their AI-powered designs.
The New York Times has reported incidents where powerful generative AI models have been accused of stealing copyrighted content from sources with restrictions on reproduction. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, faced legal action after being allegedly involved in such practices. However, companies like Microsoft argue that the data used to train AI systems does not replace the market for original works but instead teaches machines language and improves their abilities over time.
To ensure sustainable growth of AI technology while respecting creators’ rights, platforms like Story advocate for fair compensation for IP owners. The company aims to build its infrastructure and attract more developer partners, with the goal of creating an ecosystem where both human creativity thrives and AI benefits from high-quality training data.
In response to growing concerns over copyright infringement by AI models, projects like Glaze have been developed at institutions such as the University of Chicago. This free app for artists helps combat IP theft by introducing subtle changes to artworks that hinder AI’s ability to read and mimic them.