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Wed. 11/27 – OpenAI Suspends Sora

Nov 27, 2024
OpenAI's decision to suspend its Sora video tool sparks a heated debate about ethical AI usage and artist rights. Meanwhile, Elon Musk gears up to challenge ChatGPT with his new venture. The conversation also dives into the impact of decentralized networks on user consent and the surprising rise of AI-generated content on LinkedIn. As coding boot camp graduates grapple with fewer job opportunities in tech, a significant legal battle among influencers could reshape copyright laws. All this, alongside thought-provoking weekend reading suggestions!
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  • OpenAI suspended access to Sora, responding to artist protests over perceived unfair treatment and unpaid contributions to the platform.
  • Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, is rapidly building a competitive ChatGPT alternative, leveraging vast resources and exclusive data from its businesses.

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OpenAI Suspends Sora Following Artist Protest

OpenAI has temporarily suspended access to its AI video-generating tool, Sora, in response to a protest by artists claiming unfair treatment. A group called Sora PR Puppets leaked access to the tool after expressing dissatisfaction with OpenAI's pressures on early testers to present a positive image of Sora. The protest indicates that hundreds of artists feel undervalued for their unpaid contributions to the platform. OpenAI stated that they are reviewing the situation, asserting that participation in the alpha program is voluntary, without obligation for feedback.

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