Patreon CEO calls AI companies’ fair use argument ‘bogus,’ says creators should be paid

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Patreon CEO argues AI companies should pay creators for training data, calling their fair use defense 'bogus'

intermediate Published 18 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Understand the concept of fair use in copyright law
  2. Evaluate how AI companies currently utilize training data from creators
  3. Consider the potential financial implications of paying creators for their work
Who Needs to Know This

Product managers and AI engineers on a team can benefit from understanding the implications of fair use on their business models, as it may impact how they license and utilize training data.

Key Insight

💡 The fair use defense may not be applicable when AI companies license content from major publishers, potentially requiring them to pay creators for training data

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💡 AI companies' fair use defense is 'bogus' says Patreon CEO, arguing creators should be paid for training data
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