Intellectual property theft is still a fundamental part of what makes these kinds of models work.
Intellectual property theft is still a fundamental part of what makes these kinds of models work.
by Charles Pulliam-MooreFeb 24, 2026, 6:30 PM UTCCharles Pulliam-Moore is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.
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