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TNW 365: Android XR Is Google's Spatial Computing OS - OpenAI Sora, Automattic, Image Playground
Dec 12, 2024
This week features Jason Howell, a technology expert who gives an insider’s view of Google's Android XR, an innovative operating system designed for augmented and virtual reality. He discusses its advanced capabilities like multimodal controls and eye tracking, showcasing how it redefines user experiences. Amanda Silberling also delves into OpenAI's Sora video generation model, discussing its training on gaming content, while the ongoing legal tussle between Automattic and WP Engine sheds light on the complexities of the tech industry.
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- OpenAI's Sora model raises concerns over intellectual property as it trains on video game content, challenging existing copyright laws.
- The legal ruling favoring WP Engine against Automattic highlights significant implications for control over open-source platforms like WordPress.
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OpenAI's Sora and Its Controversial Training Data
OpenAI's video generation tool, Sora, appears to have been trained on various video game content, potentially including well-known franchises like Super Mario and other first-person shooters. Some examples suggest that the AI can replicate scenes based on popular gaming styles, raising concerns about intellectual property rights in its training methodology. Legal implications are significant, as the current copyright laws struggle to keep pace with AI advancements and the complexities of fair use. This ongoing debate highlights the risks associated with using copyrighted materials in training datasets and the challenges in ensuring ethical AI development.
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