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Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway explain why the actual fight for writers is with big tech.

September 26, 2023 / 00:46

This episode discusses the ongoing conflict between writers and tech companies, focusing on the implications of AI in content creation. Key topics include the suspension of WGA picketing, the role of major tech figures like Tim Cook, and the concerns surrounding content ownership.

The conversation highlights Barry Diller's call to action against tech companies for allegedly stealing creative content. The hosts express frustration over the silence of figures like Tim Cook during this pivotal moment.

Writers are encouraged to join actors in their fight, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the issues at hand. The discussion raises questions about the ownership of content generated by AI tools.

TLDR

Writers confront tech companies over AI content ownership and call for action against major figures like Tim Cook.

Episode

0:46
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one thing is clear I think what Barry Diller and many others are saying is let's sue the bastards if the tech
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companies if they steal our stuff they are really fighting against the tech companies eventually that's really the
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fight that's the actual fight but let's talk about next steps WJ picketing is suspended writers but writers can join
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the actors if you notice how quiet Tim Cook and you notice how they're like glitches stay out of this yes of
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course I notice we want to pretend we have nothing to do with this we want to pretend that when Apple or llama when
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when meta launches we're going to pretend that it has nothing to do with us when in fact it has everything to do
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with them because when I write in please write please write an outline for a chapter and it comes back with stuff I'm
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like well whose content is this thing crawling

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Episode Highlights

  • The Real Fight Against Tech Companies
    Diller emphasizes the ongoing battle against tech companies stealing creative content.
    “That's the actual fight!”
    @ 00m 10s
    September 26, 2023
  • Writers and Actors Unite
    Writers can join actors in their protests, highlighting solidarity in the industry.
    “Writers can join the actors!”
    @ 00m 14s
    September 26, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • Let's sue the bastards if the tech companies steal our stuff!
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway explain why the actual fight for writers is with big tech.

Key Moments

  • Call to Action00:03
  • Industry Solidarity00:14
  • AI Content Concerns00:37