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The 404 Media Podcast

The Massive Nvidia Leak

Aug 7, 2024
Sam, who played a key role in exposing Nvidia's massive leak, discusses the company's controversial data scraping practices from platforms like YouTube and Netflix for AI training. Jason sheds light on his investigation into AI-generated spam on Facebook, revealing the creators behind it and the complexities of social media monetization. They also touch on the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI and corporate practices, along with insights from their experiences at the DEF CON conference.
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  • Nvidia's massive scraping of online video content raises ethical and legal concerns regarding copyright infringement and fair use in AI training.
  • The emergence of AI-generated spam on Facebook highlights a shift towards algorithm-driven content creation, prioritizing engagement over genuine interaction.

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Nvidia's Data Scraping Practices

Nvidia is reportedly engaged in scraping an extensive amount of online video content daily to train its AI models. Leaked communications from Nvidia employees reveal discussions about collecting videos from various sources, including YouTube, Netflix, and even academic datasets. The internal project, known as Cosmos, aims to create an advanced video foundation model, which incorporates simulations of light transport and intelligence to enhance Nvidia's commercial products. There are concerns regarding the ethical implications of such practices, as they combine research and commercial interests without clear boundaries.

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