Judge just asked OpenAI's lawyer if GPT models have NYT content in its database. Lawyer said not doesn't, but then clarified it doesn’t have a database but instead relies on weights. I wonder how NYT's lawyers will respond to that.
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OpenAI Lawyer Explains LLM Use Case in NYT Trial
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One of OpenAI's lawyers in this NYT v OpenAI trial is explaining LLMs to the judge & said someone can use ChatGPT to make a letter to a landlord "sound less angry." haha I've literally did that when our heat went out last year! (Full circle with out heat broken again today.)
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CMA Investigates SMS Status to Address Anti-Competitive Tech Behavior
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If deemed to have SMS status, it could lead to @CMAgovUK to explore changes to prevent anti-competitive behavior. As part of the process, the CMA invites interested parties to submit commentary by February 3.
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CMA Launches First Strategic Market Status Investigation Against Google
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The @CMAgovUK just announced a new investigation into Google's search and search ads business. It's also the first time the CMA has investigated a company for strategic market status (SMS) under the UK's new Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act.
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NYT v OpenAI oral arguments audio feed disruptions
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Just joined the NYT v OpenAI oral arguments. Every time someone joins the audio feed, it announces the person w/ each person's voice & name…Awkward and distracting!
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UK AI Policy Adopts EU Regulatory Framework Approach
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The text of the proposal itself suggests using an approach similar to the EU. The EU's approach is one of the most reasonable ones worldwide (assuming it's interpreted correctly), so if the U.K. is going to copy anyone it's best to copy Europe! https://
gov.uk/government/pub
lications/ai-opportunities-action-plan/ai-opportunities-action-plan
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Compute Investment Concerns Despite Data and Regulatory Support Progress
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Yes, lots to be pleased about, importance of data and supporting regulators, but I was surprised on compute as long term murmur has been about a big investment.
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AI Privacy Dangers: Cybersecurity Perspective Primer
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This is an excellent primer on some of the privacy dangers posed by large scale AI, from a cybersecurity perspective. Written in clear language, it's the most accessible rundown I've seen yet on these topics. Thank you, @TedOnPrivacy
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Artificial Wombs: AI Solution to France’s Demographic Decline?
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L’effondrement démographique en France est AFFOLANT Nos pays vont disparaître Les Écologistes portent une immense responsabilité : en expliquant que la fin du monde arrive, ils découragent la jeunesse de faire des bébés L’UTÉRUS ARTIFICIEL s’imposera ! Vous êtes pour ?
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OpenAI releases economic blueprint for US AI policy
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Just published our Economic Blueprint — policy proposals for how the US can maximize AI’s benefits, bolster national security, and drive economic growth. https://
openai.com/global-affairs
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