One prominent author responds to the revelation that his writing is being used to coach artificial intelligence.

By Stephen King

Non-paywalled link: https://archive.li/8QMmu

But if creativity is rewarded with only starvation, creativity will go away, so copyright exists as a compromise to try and ensure there is food in the bellies of artists

no. it exists to stop 18th century london print shops from breaking each others’ knees, and subsequently has been expanded to continue to serve the interests of industry.

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