Patreon CEO Warns AI Threatens Creators' Livelihoods
Patreon CEO Jack Conte told Business Insider and in a 45-minute video Tuesday that AI poses an existential threat to independent creators unless tech companies pay for or otherwise respect creators' rights. He cited a 2025 California court ruling and a $1.5 billion settlement over copyrighted books, urging regulation and rights‑management models like YouTube's Content ID. Conte suggested creators need options to opt out or receive payment for training data.
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