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by madeofpalk 1185 days ago
> The reason human training/inspiration isn't specifically forbidden is because it can't be. We are impressioned by things whether we like it or not. Regardless, we can't prove where someone's inspiration came from.

And there's plenty of cases that say if you're too inspired, that's illegal and/or you own damagaes/royalties.

https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/case-study/blurred-lines-...