The Daily The Writers’ Revolt Against A.I. Companies
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Jul 18, 2023 Sheera Frenkel, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the uproar surrounding AI companies appropriating creative works without consent. She discusses the feelings of exploitation among authors, comedians, and fan fiction writers as their content feeds AI systems. Frenkel highlights notable lawsuits, including one by Sarah Silverman, and the deepening divide between human creativity and AI output. The conversation reflects a growing demand for control over original works in an increasingly digital landscape.
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Sarah Silverman Impression
- Sarah Silverman's comedic style is so distinctive that ChatGPT can imitate her.
- It accurately replicates her jokes, raising concerns about AI's ability to replace artists.
AI's Data Consumption
- AI platforms like ChatGPT scrape online content without permission to learn and imitate human behavior.
- This raises concerns about the exploitation of creative work and the potential threat to artists' livelihoods.
Sheera Frankel's Experiment
- Sheera Frenkel tested ChatGPT by asking it to write in her style about online extremism.
- The AI accurately used her phrasing, demonstrating its ability to learn individual writing styles.
