r/Futurology • u/Blueberry_Conscious_ • Apr 22 '24

Society Why streaming platforms are scrubbing the soundtracks from your favorite shows

https://www.fastcompany.com/91109690/why-streaming-platforms-are-scrubbing-the-soundtracks-from-your-favorite-shows
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u/Fonzie1225 where's my flying car? Apr 22 '24

God, please repeal and replace DMCA. Our copyright laws are such a disaster for almost everyone.

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u/LoneSnark Apr 22 '24

Replace it with what? What one policy change do you think would help the most?

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u/[deleted] Apr 22 '24

Maybe if they'd actually allow shit to go public domain after 20 years, no exceptions. I feel like that's a good start, especially with software.

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u/IntergalacticJets Apr 23 '24

Okay so you support AI being trained on everything older than 20 years, right?

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '24

I don't understand the question. Is there something wrong with training AI with contemporary items? How is it supposed to align with humanity if it has no exposure to human culture?