NY Times vs. Microsoft; Plus, Oren Etzioni on AI in 2023 and beyond
Dec 30, 2023
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Computer scientist and entrepreneur Oren Etzioni discusses the New York Times lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI over the use of AI models for reproducing and repurposing content. The discussion also explores the potential impact of the lawsuit on AI innovation and the emergence of general AI tools like GPT. Etzioni highlights the broad range of uses for AI technology, the risks of misinformation in AI, and the potential of generative AI in influencing elections.
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI for using its copyrighted articles in AI models.
There is a need for open-source models and government funding to prevent monopolization of the AI industry.
Deep dives
The Emergence of General AI
The podcast discusses the emergence of general AI tools, such as GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), which can be used for various applications and allows users to interact with it on any topic.
The New York Times Lawsuit
The podcast highlights the recent lawsuit filed by The New York Times against Microsoft and OpenAI for copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that Microsoft and OpenAI used New York Times articles and content without proper licensing, raising questions about the reproduction and training of AI models.
The Implications of AI Misinformation
The podcast explores the potential risks of AI-generated misinformation, particularly in the context of upcoming elections. There are concerns about the use of generative AI to spread misleading information, creating distrust and confusion among the public.
Balancing Power and Democratization
The podcast touches upon the consolidation of power among big tech companies in the AI industry. It suggests the need for open-source models and government funding to democratize access to AI resources and prevent monopolization of the field.
Our guest this week on the GeekWire Podcast is computer scientist and entrepreneur Oren Etzioni, assessing the past year in AI, and looking ahead to what's next. Etzioni, an AI leader for many decades, is professor emeritus at the University of Washington, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence board member, AI2 Incubator technical director, and Madrona Venture Group venture partner.
In the first segment of the show, GeekWire's John Cook and Todd Bishop discuss the big AI news of the week: The New York Times Co.'s landmark lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI over their use of the newspaper's articles in AI models.