Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform, has expressed his anger over not being paid for the value of creating content for AI-driven content enterprises. Conte argues that while some big publishers and copyright holders are engaging in licensing agreements with AI companies, independent creators lack the leverage or resources to negotiate similar deals. He argues that creators deserve consent, credit, and compensation for their work being used as training data. Despite this, Conte warns that without intentional economic design, creators risk being left behind. He also discusses the future of creativity, stating that humans will continue to consume art made by other humans for a long time.