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Copyright & AI - The traditional model of creative ownership is dissolving due to AI's increasing role in content creation [23][24] - AI's ability to generate creative content challenges the existing concept of intellectual property ownership [12] - The debate centers on whether copyright should belong to the algorithm, its creators, or the person who inspired the idea [12] - The speaker argues that creativity has always involved borrowing and adapting, suggesting a shift towards a collective model [10][11] New Patronage System - A modern patronage system is emerging, where audiences directly support artists through platforms like Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, and OnlyFans [19][22] - Patreon hosts 300,000 creators who have collectively earned over $8 billion USD [22] - OnlyFans creators have received over $20 billion USD [22] - This indicates a growing trend of audiences valuing artists, not just their products [23] The Future of Creativity - AI is not just replicating human creativity but also enhancing it, enabling individuals to overcome barriers to self-expression [25][26] - The future envisions a world where everyone can participate in creativity, moving away from individual ownership towards collective creation [26][27]