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Big Tech knew AI models were built on stolen data, court docs reveal

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Court documents have surfaced indicating that major technology companies were aware that their large language models (LLMs) were trained on stolen data. These documents suggest that companies like Microsoft and OpenAI knew their AI systems were built upon unauthorized use of copyrighted material. This revelation points to a potential "doom loop" where AI development relies on and potentially harms the very web content it is trained on. AI

IMPACT Raises significant ethical and legal questions about the foundation of current AI models and could lead to policy changes regarding data usage.

RANK_REASON Article discusses revelations from court documents about AI training data, which falls under commentary on industry practices.

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Big Tech knew AI models were built on stolen data, court docs reveal

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    BREAKING: Hidden court documents reveal Big Tech knew # AI was based on enormous thefts https://www. 404media.co/doom-loop-openai-a nd-microsoft-admits-llms-are

    BREAKING: Hidden court documents reveal Big Tech knew # AI was based on enormous thefts https://www. 404media.co/doom-loop-openai-a nd-microsoft-admits-llms-are-destroying-the-web-and-built-on-theft/

    LINKS 404media.co/doom-loop-openai-and-microsof…

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