After reading through the article ”A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace” by John Perry Barlow, I immediately connected with the situation and relationship we encounter with generative AI right now. What John said in this declaration was indeed hopeful and pleasant, but it was way too idealistic. It’s true that at the early age of cyberspace, it was not under the control of the government, where people had the authority to govern their own. But without supervision and regulation, in the state of anarchy, people’s rights would not be granted but be deprived. Similar things are happening today. Artists’ rights are not guaranteed at all; their artwork can be easily copied and duplicated by AI, and I think it’s really important for people to regulate it. But still, I think there are some points he mentioned worth pondering, especially the part where he mentioned how cyberspace fosters a global conversation that transcends geographical boundaries. This infrastructure allows for a diverse range of voices and ideas, promoting cultural exchange.