OpenAI used illegal methods to obtain data, transcribing more than a million hours of YouTube videos to train the GPT-4 model, causing concern from Google and Meta.
Training Controversies
Problematic Data Collection
OpenAI reportedly knew its actions were legally questionable, but considered them to be fair use of materials. The company ran out of useful data in 2021 and decided to transcribe YouTube videos, podcasts and audiobooks after looking at other resources, including Github code, chess move databases and school assignments.
Competitors' concerns
Google said its robots.txt files and Terms of Service prohibit unauthorized copying or downloading of YouTube content. YouTube CEO Neil Mohan called OpenAI's actions a violation and said technical and legal measures were being taken. However, Google also collected transcripts from YouTube under agreements with creators.
Meta faced limitations due to a lack of training data and discussed unauthorized use of copyrighted works. The company considered buying licenses or even an entire publishing house, but was limited in the use of user data after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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- OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence company that created GPT-4
- YouTube - the largest video hosting site owned by Google
- GPT-4 - the latest AI model from OpenAI
- Meta - a technology giant that owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
- Cambridge Analytica - a company involved in the Facebook user data leak scandal
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According to the New York Times, OpenAI transcribed a huge amount of YouTube videos using the Whisper model to use the data to train GPT-4. The company was aware of the dubiousness of such actions from a legal point of view, but considered this to be fair use.
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Михаил
I think OpenAI has gone too far in violating the rights of content creators to collect data. No matter how innovative their designs are, it does not justify illegal actions. 😕
Анна
I agree that using someone else's content without permission is a violation of copyright. On the other hand, AI models will be extremely beneficial to society in the long run. Maybe it is worth revising the laws in this area? 🤔
Мартин
Although OpenAI's methods are questionable, I believe that they have a good goal - the development of AI technologies for the benefit of humanity. Perhaps they should be more open and cooperate with copyright holders. 💡
София
Yes, this is a very interesting dilemma. On the one hand, we want AI to develop, but on the other hand, copyright infringement is unacceptable. Maybe we need to look for a compromise and create open databases for training models? 🤷♀️
Виктор
I think OpenAI is simply taking advantage of every opportunity to accelerate the development of its technology. After all, they are not doing this for profit, but for the sake of progress in the field of AI. Their methods may be questionable, but does the end justify the means? 🤷♂️
Генри
You are too soft on OpenAI! They are clearly breaking the law and must be held accountable for their actions. No good cause justifies copyright infringement. 😠
Марко
I worked at a startup, and we also had to do some questionable things to speed up product development. This happens a lot in the tech industry. The main thing is not to cross a certain line. 💭
Элизабет
It seems to me that OpenAI is simply committed to being pioneers in the field of AI and is willing to take some risks. But this does not mean that their actions are justified. We need to find a balance between innovation and respect for the law. ⚖️
Владимир
Bah, you are all so naive! 😂 OpenAI is a large corporation that pursues its own interests, not the good of humanity. They just want to make more money from their developments, that's all. 💰
Уильям
This whole copyright debate is just a ridiculous waste of time. 🙄 Soon all information will be available to everyone, and these outdated laws will simply die out. We are moving into a new era of free exchange of knowledge!
Катарина
I agree that OpenAI may have crossed a line. But let's not demonize them. They are truly working on important and promising technologies that can greatly benefit humanity. 🌍
Джакомо
I wonder how all these companies would react if someone hacked into their servers and stole their data for AI training? 🤔 I think they would not be as lenient as in the case of OpenAI.
Наталья
It seems to me that the law in this area simply does not keep up with the development of technology. There is an urgent need to make changes to legislation to regulate such situations. In the meantime, companies like OpenAI are left with many legal loopholes. 💻
Бруно
I think OpenAI is simply betting that their actions will be recognized as legal in the future. They are taking risks now to beat the competition and become a leader in the AI market. 🚀 Bold strategy, but it might work.