How about a consequentialist argument? In some fields, AI has already surpassed physicians in diagnosing illnesses. If breaking copyright laws allows AI to access and learn from a broader range of data, it could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses, saving lives. In this case, the ethical imperative to preserve human life outweighs the rigid enforcement of copyright laws.
No, the development of an artificial general intelligence does seem like a special case compared to usual IP debates, particularly in the potential multiplicative positive-sum effects on society overall.
