So, OpenAI offering a drug company free AI in exchange for a percentage of drug revenues is a bit like offering free Microsoft Word to Stephen King in exchange for a percentage of royalties on his next book.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
In contrast with classical standards once popular in figure skating, like Swan Lake, modern pop music is largely composed by artists who are still living and earning royalties, and can bring claims for copyright infringement.
This loss of intellectual capital, cultural wisdom and the leadership necessary to drive innovation and institutional resilience has cumulative impacts on institutions and broader societies.
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Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Those who master its dynamics, adapt to its demands, and unlock its resources gain power within their societies.
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