📼 Microsoft Cites VCR in AI Trial

🥊 OpenAI Counters Musk's Lawsuit Claims

🚨 Microsoft Engineer Alerts FTC

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📼 Microsoft Cites VCR in AI trial

Microsoft is defending itself against The New York Times' copyright infringement lawsuit by drawing parallels between its AI models and historical technologies like the VCR, which were deemed legal despite potential misuse.

The lawsuit accuses Microsoft of using the Times' content to train OpenAI's models. Still, Microsoft counters, suggesting that large language models are akin to other technologies that can be used lawfully despite the potential for abuse.

Microsoft challenges the claims of direct and contributory copyright infringement, highlighting the absence of evidence for direct misuse by Copilot users and disputing violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

This case, along with OpenAI's own motion to dismiss, could significantly influence the future of generative AI development and copyright law.

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🥊 OpenAI Counters Musk's Lawsuit Claims

OpenAI has publicly responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit, challenging his influence on the organization and intentions for its future.

The AI startup, which Musk helped co-found, argued in a blog post that Musk's financial contribution was limited to $45 million, contrary to his initial promise of $1 billion.

OpenAI revealed its shift to a for-profit model was driven by the need to secure substantial funding for artificial general intelligence (AGI) development, a move Musk allegedly disagreed with, proposing instead a merger with Tesla or seeking control over OpenAI. Learn more ⤵️ 

Legal and Ethical Implications

🚨 Microsoft Engineer Alerts FTC Over AI Tool's Safety Concerns

A Microsoft AI engineer, Shane Jones, has raised serious concerns with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about the safety of Copilot Designer, Microsoft's AI image generator.

Jones reported that the tool can produce disturbing images, including violent and inappropriate content, despite repeated warnings to Microsoft.

The AI, based on DALLE-3, generated controversial images involving sensitive topics and well-known characters in inappropriate contexts.

Despite attempts to highlight these issues internally and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's acknowledgment of the need for enhanced safety measures, Jones claims that sufficient action has not been taken to address these concerns.

This situation highlights the broader challenge of ensuring AI technologies are developed and used responsibly.

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