Patreon CEO Sounds Off on AI: ‘I’m Both Amazed and Furious’: As a Creator, ‘I’m Angry That We Aren’t Being Paid’ for Value of Contributing to AI Models

Cristiana Gigina

Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon , shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video. In the 43-minute video posted Tuesday, Conte argues that the future of creativity remains human at its core, even as AI becomes ubiquitous. He says that the core issue is whether creators will receive consent, credit and compensation from AI-driven content enterprises. “My overall take on AI right now is that I’m both