#78: The New York Times Sues OpenAI, Inside the “e/acc” Movement, and the Terrifying New Power of Deepfakes

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Jan 9, 2024

A fierce legal battle brews as The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright issues in AI training. The hosts dive into the provocative 'e/acc' movement promoting rapid AI advancement without oversight. They discuss the rise of deepfake technology and its alarming implications for trust in media, especially with elections looming. Exciting innovations are on the horizon, including Microsoft's new Copilot key and OpenAI's upcoming GPT store, promising intriguing changes in how we interact with AI.

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ANECDOTE

Common Crawl Data

The New York Times lawsuit highlights the use of Common Crawl data in training GPT.
Common Crawl contains data from many news sources, implying wider legal implications.

INSIGHT

Licensing vs. Litigation

Licensing deals are simpler than litigation for data usage in AI.
AI companies may transition to proprietary, licensed, or synthetic data.

ADVICE

Effective Accelerationism

Be aware of the "e/acc" (Effective Accelerationism) movement's influence in tech.
It prioritizes rapid AI advancement, even without regulation.

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Kicking off the new year after a brief hiatus, our first 2024 episode looks at the latest advancements in AI. Join hosts Mike Kaput and Paul Roetzer as they discuss the significant legal battle between The New York Times and OpenAI/Microsoft, explore the concepts driving the 'e/acc' Movement, and examine the implications of deepfake technology.

00:05:19 — New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement

00:23:38 — Inside the e/acc movement

00:42:20 — Ethan Mollick’s perspective on the growing power of deepfakes

00:51:51 — AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI raises $73.6M

01:03:35 — Microsoft’s new Copilot key is the first change to Windows keyboards in 30 years

01:05:08 — OpenAI’s app store for GPTs will launch next week

01:07:59 — Issues with Anthropic’s Claude

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