Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?

Illustrators have long warned that generative AI startups train models on artists' work without permission, labeling it theft. Legal disputes have prompted the emergence of startups like Pippa that market themselves as more ethical by offering royalties. The piece examines whether such payments can persuade artists to embrace AI.

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