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I don't like using the word "theft" because it implies this is primarily a property rights issue, and IMO it's much more of a labor rights and moral rights issue. This ain't gonna be solved by just enforcing existing copyright laws when employers, publishers, social media companies, etc. can effectively force creators to waive their rights as copyright holders. (Sign away your rights to AI training or you won't get a record deal! Sign away your rights to AI training or you won't get any work at all!) I tend to think we should focus on bringing back sectoral bargaining (like what the Hollywood writers and actors did) and/or creating new laws that recognize inalienable moral rights for creators.
But otherwise, yes. I very much agree.