Viral AI verse: 'First they stole our data, then sold it back, now they watermark it'
karmicoder · x · 2026-08-18
A four-line verse by svpino is spreading on X: "First, they stole our data. Then, they sold it back to us. Now, they watermark it. Soon, they claim they own it all." It takes aim at the larger data-ownership question behind AI watermarking controversies (such as user backlash over Claude's output watermarks), resonating widely with the community.
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