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Why Is Sam Altman a Free Man?

265 points · 240 comments · ragall

  1. prathje · · focus · HN ↗
    What about IP and copyright?

    We got asked this question two weeks ago when we conducted a workshop on effective and responsible use of AI tools at a local conference. But how can you argue about about IP and copyright if the breakthrough of LLMs is potentially based on circumventing or breaking IP and copyright in the first place?

    How do you feel about all of this?

    1. JimDabell · · focus · HN ↗
      > how can you argue about about IP and copyright if the breakthrough of LLMs is potentially based on circumventing or breaking IP and copyright in the first place?

      Easy answer: it’s not. Learning isn’t copyright infringement. Never has been and hopefully never will be.

      1. dimbletimbers · · focus · HN ↗
        This is another case of anthropomorphic language for AI failing us. Who could be opposed to “learning?”

        If I learn from a textbook I stole, some people maybe be thrilled I learned something, but stealing is still a crime and hopefully always will be.

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