Thanks for another great article Alex! A couple of questions that your piece raised for me:
How do you feel about AI lifting original work to furnish their models? The UK is currently proposing to amend copyright law to allow more lenient access and hopefully attract more software developers to work here.
Secondly - in terms of the legacy of writing and all forms of digital art - what mechanisms are there for maintaining a body of work once our time on the planet is up? A physical work can be handed down: most web based content will expire at best every 2-3 years unless someone stands guard with the credit card…
Hey Mandie, re AI - advancing technology makes this kind of thing inevitable, whether it's in our best interests or not. We must adapt or hide. AI is using my work to generate more work. I don't love the idea, but this is happening regardless. You can't stop this, just like you can't stop digital piracy. You adapt.
re your legacy question: I'm actually writing on this in my current book. My best answer is to create a loyal following who will put effort into conserving and sharing your work after you've gone. Beyond that, the key this is to own your own blog or website with multi-decade hosting and connections who will help you maintain it.
Writing on the internet provides you with social proof and social currency.
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All what you said about "Writing" are actually true. I think 'Everyone Should Write.'
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thanks!
Thanks for another great article Alex! A couple of questions that your piece raised for me:
How do you feel about AI lifting original work to furnish their models? The UK is currently proposing to amend copyright law to allow more lenient access and hopefully attract more software developers to work here.
Secondly - in terms of the legacy of writing and all forms of digital art - what mechanisms are there for maintaining a body of work once our time on the planet is up? A physical work can be handed down: most web based content will expire at best every 2-3 years unless someone stands guard with the credit card…
Hey Mandie, re AI - advancing technology makes this kind of thing inevitable, whether it's in our best interests or not. We must adapt or hide. AI is using my work to generate more work. I don't love the idea, but this is happening regardless. You can't stop this, just like you can't stop digital piracy. You adapt.
re your legacy question: I'm actually writing on this in my current book. My best answer is to create a loyal following who will put effort into conserving and sharing your work after you've gone. Beyond that, the key this is to own your own blog or website with multi-decade hosting and connections who will help you maintain it.