AI Update: NY Times Sues OpenAI

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The realm of business consulting is presently entangled in a dynamic wrestling match with the integration of AI technology. The New York Times recently reported on a pivotal study that sought to measure the impact of ChatGPT on white-collar workers and examine their sentiments towards the evolving role of AI in the workplace.

Adding fuel to the fire, The Times has initiated legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the ChatGPT language model was trained on the content of Times journalists. This has sparked a contentious debate, as Ian B. Crosby, partner and lead counsel at Susman Godfrey, representing The Times, emphasizes the potential conflict between these AI bots and the original content they are built upon.

The global push to regulate AI continues unabated, with substantial legal considerations around the training data for these AI models looming large. Vocal entities such as OpenAI and the UK’s Stability AI find themselves embroiled in important discussions about IP agreements and permissible training materials. Bloomberg Law asserts that these discussions are pivotal in shaping how AI regulation unfolds and how it impacts investor sentiment.

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