In a recent interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce Inc. and owner of Time magazine, raised concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) companies using stolen intellectual property to train their technologies. Specifically, Benioff pointed out that content from media outlets, including Time and the New York Times, often appears in the results generated by AI companies.
As a result, there is growing scrutiny on the makers of large language models, such as ChatGPT, regarding their use of copyrighted materials. As reported by Bloomberg, publications like Time, CNN (owned by Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.), and Fox Corp. are currently in negotiation with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to license their news content. OpenAI has also faced legal action from the New York Times for using their articles without permission.
Benioff emphasized the need for AI companies to standardize payments to ensure fair compensation for content creators. He argued that while the fair price for data usage is still unclear, it is crucial to treat content creators fairly.
In response to these allegations, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, contested the use of protected materials without permission. Altman clarified that OpenAI has no interest in training their models on New York Times data, as their research revolves around learning from small amounts of high-quality data instead. He reassured that it should be possible to avoid infringing on any news content that is off-limits.
Despite the disagreement, Altman acknowledged that OpenAI is actively seeking partnerships to use news content for specific purposes and expressed optimism about the future of news consumption and monetization.
When asked about the risks of AI in the democratic process, Benioff remained more concerned about the impact of social media and expressed disappointment in regulators for not effectively addressing the challenges posed by social media platforms.
In summary, while there is a difference of opinion between Benioff and Altman regarding the use of copyrighted content in AI, both recognize the importance of fair compensation for content creators. The discussions and negotiations between AI companies and media outlets reflect the evolving landscape of AI technology and its relationship with intellectual property rights.
The source of the article is from the blog be3.sk