OpenAI a help for journalism company claims post N Y Times lawsuit

OpenAI a help for journalism company claims post N Y Times lawsuit

OpenAI defends its use of online content for training its programs

OpenAI is an Artificial Intelligence research laboratory consisting of some of the top AI researchers in the world. Recently, the company has been in the news due to a lawsuit filed against them by The New York Times over the use of copyrighted material in training AI models. In response to the lawsuit, OpenAI published a blog post stating that they used content from various online sources, including The New York Times, to train their chatbots, but they rarely used copyrighted material and that The New York Times intentionally forced the program to spit out copyrighted material it otherwise would not have.

OpenAI’s statement

OpenAI has defended its position by saying that the use of online information to train AI models constitutes “fair use” and that they have created an opt-out option for online data that The New York Times used last year. OpenAI also stated that its chatbots directly aided editors and reporters by helping them speed up time-consuming tasks like document summarization and analysis. The company said that they support journalism, partner with news organizations, and believe The New York Times lawsuit is without merit.

AI’s impact on the journalism industry

OpenAI’s chatbots are not the only AI tools that journalists use. According to a survey by a public relations firm last year, around three-quarters of media professionals surveyed said they were already using ChatGPT or other generative AI programs at work. There are many use cases where AI-supported journalism helps reporters perform their job duties more effectively, such as searching through archives, finding sources, or even helping automate some parts of the production process. Ultimately, AI supports journalists and editorial teams to create better content faster and more efficiently.

The implications for the future of AI

The lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI highlights the complexities and potential legal issues involved in the use of copyrighted material in AI training sets. Other companies, like Google, have dealt with similar lawsuits and investigations in recent years. It is important to recognize that AI is still a nascent technology, and the use of copyrighted material in AI research is an area that needs further refinement and clarification. Moving forward, it is essential that we establish guidelines for what can or cannot be used for machine learning training sets, especially as AI continues to play a more prominent role in various industries, including journalism.

Conclusion

AI has the potential to revolutionize journalism by helping reporters and editors to create better content faster. Still, its legality is a matter that requires clarity and authentication. While OpenAI defends its use of copyrighted materials, journalism organizations such as The New York Times argue that it is an infringement of copyright. As AI continues to evolve, we need to establish clear guidelines that balance the need for innovation with the protection of intellectual property, so that we can continue to develop AI technology without falling afoul of the law.

Originally Post From https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/openai-lawsuit-journalism-nytimes-18596443.php

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