A former top Meta exec says AI is doomed if artists want tech firms to ask for permission to train models on their work

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A former top Meta exec says AI is doomed if artists want tech firms to ask for permission to train models on their work

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"I just don't know how you go around, asking everyone first. I just don't see how that would work," said Nick Clegg, who left Meta in January.
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Nick was Meta's president of global affairs. He left the company in January.
Clegg said it would be tough for…

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