Companies transition from being mindful of legal boundaries and acquiring copyrighted material through publishers to adopting the open AI model to freely consume content on the internet. This shift reflects a Silicon Valley mindset driven by the pursuit of transformative technology amidst intense competition for money and power. However, this approach results in an inherent 'original sin' as these companies prioritize their goals over legal and ethical considerations from the inception of their technology.
A Times investigation shows how the country’s biggest technology companies, as they raced to build powerful new artificial intelligence systems, bent and broke the rules from the start.
Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The Times, explains what he uncovered.
Guest: Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The New York Times.
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