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LLMs designed to scrape data, not steal IP, observer claims

An observation suggests that the core function of Large Language Models (LLMs) is to scrape data, rather than steal intellectual property. This perspective argues that LLMs were designed for this purpose, and their current operations are functioning as intended, implying a lack of liability for the data they process. AI

IMPACT This perspective frames LLM development as inherently based on data scraping, influencing discussions on AI ethics and data usage.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from a social media user discussing the nature and purpose of LLMs.

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LLMs designed to scrape data, not steal IP, observer claims

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

    @ CStamp Might I add an observation? This is not merely a "predictable event". This is the very purpose for what LLMs were created. They don't "steal IP and oth

    @ CStamp Might I add an observation? This is not merely a "predictable event". This is the very purpose for what LLMs were created. They don't "steal IP and other people's work, to allow access to their value, for sole benefit of billionaire techbros", they... "SCRAPE". Give it a…