The recent AI training supplementary agreement introduced by the Tomato Novel platform has sparked strong opposition from creators. Many authors have chosen to stop updating or upload gibberish to express their protest, believing that the platform's move infringes on their rights.
The agreement requires authors to consent to the use of their works for AI training, but does not clearly specify how to protect authors' interests. Authors are concerned that AI might become their replacement, affecting the online literature ecosystem and creators' survival environment. Some illustrators have also stated that they will no longer accept cover design work for Tomato Novel.
Although Tomato Novel issued a statement explaining that the initial intention was to help authors improve efficiency and allow for the removal of relevant clauses, authors are not convinced. Some authors reported a significant decrease in their novel's traffic after opting out of the agreement.
The efficiency and quality of AI writing are rapidly improving. A research team completed a million-word AI novel in just a month and a half. Some paid AI products can now generate content that meets acceptable standards. For online literature platforms, embracing AI writing seems to have become a trend.
However, many authors still have reservations about AI involvement in creation. They believe that AI-generated content is often "nonsense" and cannot be used directly, and they are unwilling to cede creative control to technology. Some argue that AI currently cannot understand and express the depth and complexity of human emotions.
Overall, the impact of AI on traditional creation has begun to emerge, but it still has limitations in areas such as emotional expression. How to balance technological development with protecting creators' rights will be an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed in the future.