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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