While the unauthorized use of copyrighted material is a frequent issue in digital media, the "regulatory lag" regarding artificial intelligence (AI) generation is also a pressing concern. One probable reason for the widespread use of AI tools to mimic artistic styles is that legal frameworks have been slow to define the ownership of AI-generated content, and this delay thus ______
Which choice most logically completes the text?
discourages artists from using digital tools to create their work.
incentivizes companies to exploit AI generation before restrictive precedents are established.
ensures that human artists are compensated fairly for the use of their training data.
improves the collaboration between technology developers and legal scholars.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The text notes that legal frameworks are "slow to define ownership." This creates a temporary unregulated gray area. This situation logically provides an incentive for companies to "exploit" the technology to generate content quickly before any rules are made that might stop them or cost them money.
Choice A is incorrect because a lack of regulation usually creates a "wild west" environment that encourages use by exploiters, rather than discouraging artists. Choice C is incorrect because the text implies the opposite: the "lag" means there are currently no rules ensuring fair compensation. Choice D is incorrect because regulatory delays usually signal a disconnect or friction between technology and law, not improved collaboration.