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Blender recently addressed the controversy surrounding a major donation from AI company Anthropic. I talk through why the community reacted with concern over data scraping and artist rights, and how Francesco Siddi responded by officially recategorizing the funds.
I'll talk about the details of the statement, exploring the shift from a "Development Fund" partnership to a "one-time donation" to ensure Blender's roadmap remains free from corporate AI influence.
Topics covered:
The community backlash to the Anthropic donation.
Concerns regarding AI models scraping artist work.
The difference between a "Development Fund" member and a one-time donor.
Blender’s commitment to independence and transparency.
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https://www.blender.org/news/upcoming-blender-development-fund-and-ai-policies/
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