The chapter delves into the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence, focusing on OpenAI's valuation and Microsoft's collaboration while exploring the debate over AI firms using data without proper compensation. It discusses how AI models learn from existing content to produce lifelike outputs, the legal implications of using copyrighted material, and the conflict between AI companies and content creators regarding fair use and copyright protection.
The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language models (LLMs). But will the courts consider it fair use? Why ex-inmates are so likely to die just after they leave prison (10:15). And, the case for booing in sports (16:13).
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