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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
The New York Times Sues OpenAI, Napster History vs. ChatGPT Future, Copyright Enforcement at the Aggregator Level
Jan 8, 2024
The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, comparing it to previous cases involving Google and Napster. The podcast explores the question of capability versus criminality, discusses the impact of OpenAI on the media industry, and delves into automated enforcement of copyright infringement. It also examines the potential consequences of legal action on large language models and the use of AI in law.
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- The New York Times lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft highlights the potential implications for using copyrighted material as AI training data, raising questions about the legality and future of journalism and publishing.
- The ongoing debate around fair use and copyright law is amplified by the lawsuit, with broader implications for the use of AI in various industries and the balance between copyright protection and innovation.
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The Potential Impact of AI Training Data on Journalism
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement. The Times argues that its articles were used to train AI chatbots, which now compete with the news outlet as a source of information. This raises questions about the legality of using copyrighted material as AI training data. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of journalism and publishing.
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