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OpenAI, Microsoft Admit LLMs Destroy Web, Built on 'Astonishing Theft'

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Executives from Microsoft and OpenAI have acknowledged that large language models are harmful and were developed through extensive theft of data and labor. An internal Microsoft document described generative AI as creating a "doom loop" that is damaging the entire web. This admission aligns with criticisms that these AI models are predatory and built upon the exploitation of existing online content and human work. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the ethical and economic sustainability of current LLM development practices, potentially influencing future regulation and industry standards.

RANK_REASON Article reports on admissions from Microsoft and OpenAI executives regarding the negative impacts of LLMs, framed as commentary on the technology's development and effects.

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OpenAI, Microsoft Admit LLMs Destroy Web, Built on 'Astonishing Theft'

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

    ‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft: https://www. 404media.co/doom-loop-openai-a nd-microsoft-admits-llms-ar

    ‘Doom Loop’: OpenAI and Microsoft Admits LLMs Are Destroying the Web and Built on Theft: https://www. 404media.co/doom-loop-openai-a nd-microsoft-admits-llms-are-destroying-the-web-and-built-on-theft/ 'Executives working on AI at Microsoft and OpenAI admitted what its critics hav…

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

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