The future of work is AI-powered. Decentralization makes it fair | Opinion

Key Points

1. Generative AI is transforming creative work by drafting emails, composing music, and designing logos, often without crediting or compensating the original creators.

2. Artists and organizations like Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan, Getty Images, and The New York Times have sued AI companies for using their work without permission.

3. DeAI offers a decentralized approach to ensure attribution and fair compensation, exemplified by projects like MyShell that avoid scraping content.

4. Historical precedents like the Statute of Anne and France’s moral rights laws highlight the long-standing struggle for creators to control their work.

5. DeAI could empower creators with transparent tools, though risks like smart contract bugs or corporate co-optation remain.