The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: AI rest my case
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Apr 23, 2024 
Tom Wainwright, The Economist’s tech and media editor, dives into the legal murkiness surrounding AI and copyright, questioning if the use of copyrighted materials by AI companies can be deemed fair use. He sheds light on the alarming mortality trends among ex-prisoners, underlining the urgent need for support systems during reintegration. Additionally, Wainwright discusses the cultural complexities of booing in sports, exploring its roots and implications in fostering a healthier athletic environment.
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AI Training Process
- AI models train on vast datasets, including copyrighted material like books, music, and videos.
- This data is broken down into tokens, rearranged to understand typical combinations, mimicking human learning.
Fair Use Argument
- AI companies argue their data use is transformative, like a student writing an original essay after reading many books.
- They cite the Google Books case as legal precedent for fair use.
Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
- Publishers like The Economist block AI crawlers while others sue companies like OpenAI and Getty Images.
- They claim unauthorized use of copyrighted work and demand compensation.