On December 14, 2024, I replied to @AravSrinivas with questions about whether social-media content counts as additional data for AI training. I did not give an answer.
I also wondered whether TikTok clippers should be thanked for spreading large amounts of content across platforms, and whether they are unsung heroes. These were open questions, not a conclusion about their role.
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