I think it is a mistake to acquiesce and let copyright owners bully AI model trainers over model data inputs. The endgame of this practice is a "pay per though

I think it is a mistake to acquiesce and let copyright owners bully AI model trainers over model data inputs. The endgame of this practice is a "pay per thought" society. This is separate from speculation regarding machine sentience -- as interfaces improve AI models will serve more and more as direct human extensions of mind. While copyright duration is a separate issue, and the current durations are appalling, copyright violations should focus strictly upon the output of models and how they are utilized. There are so many melodies in my head that I have not nor will I ever pay for, (some of which I would love to remove). AI models need also to have the same unfettered access to the commons as we do. Infringement occurs on the outputs -- application of copyright restrictions on model inputs is a violation of Fair Use and a definite money grab.