OpenAI Accused of Deleting Evidence in Copyright Lawsuit, According to The New York Times

Imagine a scenario where a superintelligent‍ computer is asked about the existence of‌ God, and its response changes everything. This‍ chilling tale ‍shared by Stephen Hawking with John⁣ Oliver on Last⁢ Week Tonight highlights the potential dangers of‌ AI. The computer’s answer, “There is now,” followed by a bolt of⁢ lightning zapping the plug, leaves us pondering the consequences. Let’s hope ⁤this isn’t what transpired with⁢ OpenAI amidst the New York Times’ plagiarism⁢ lawsuit.

According to Wired, a recent court declaration from the New York⁢ Times revealed‍ that OpenAI accidentally deleted crucial evidence related to its AI’s‌ training data.‍ Despite ⁤recovering some data, key ‌details like original file names and folder structure remain elusive. These missing⁤ pieces are vital in determining how the AI incorporated articles into ‌its models.

In response to ⁢NYT’s allegations, OpenAI spokesperson Jason‌ Deutrom has refuted ‍their ⁤claims and assured that they will provide a detailed⁢ response soon…

2024-11-21 18:18:05
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