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AI training on books sparks debate over misinformation

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AI companies are using older books to train their models, sparking a debate about the ethical implications and the spread of misinformation. This practice highlights how digital information, including potentially biased or outdated content from books, can be amplified through AI systems. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the ethical sourcing of training data and the potential for AI models to perpetuate or amplify misinformation.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the implications of AI training data, framed as a case study on misinformation, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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AI training on books sparks debate over misinformation

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · npub1cfhh50298407nqc9pf2ahdn5dcxuxkzhpextg07rrv49tzsyzz5sq7khav@momostr.pink ·

    AI & Books: notes from a moral panic The practice of AI companies using old books for training data provides a case study in how dis- and mis- information sprea

    AI & Books: notes from a moral panic The practice of AI companies using old books for training data provides a case study in how dis- and mis- information spread. https://petergasston.co.uk/ai-books-notes-from-a-moral-panic/ #AI #Books #Journalism #SocialMedia #Disinformation

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