[Jackson__]

>Why would we assume that any algorithms used to determine 'inspirational ancestry' will only ever be used against machines?

This is exactly the conclusion I've internally come to in regards to this topic.

In my opinion, there exists no possible future in which such a system will not be abused to rent-seek from real artists. The least horrible one I could realistically see is maybe a "Everyone born before Year X is not included in this system." clause, which is still quite dystopian.