The real reason Meta's bleak 'AI vision'...
Merchant, citing Wired, reported an unprecedented AI copyright lawsuit filed by media and technology conglomerate, Meta, against legal AI startup Ross Intelligence. The complaint alleged that Ross Intelligence reproduced materials from Thomson Reuters' legal research firm, Westlaw. A judge ruled in Thomson Reuters' favor, finding that Ross Intelligence infringed on their copyright.
Leaked chats revealed that Meta used pirated books to train their early AI versions, raising questions about the sources for training their latest AI models. This article delves into the concerning practices of Meta in the AI space.
AI Literacy and Development
Companies are leveraging GenAI to create new patents in various fields such as chemicals, materials, and mechanical inventions, highlighting the significant entry barriers to IP and AI creations. This trend poses challenges for those without access to patent databases and proprietary knowledge.
The Tech Monopoly and Data Theft
The predominant vision in the tech industry has shifted towards monopolistic practices that involve spying on users and presenting it as innovation. Meta's actions of using pirated content and questionable training sources for their AI models underscore the ethical concerns surrounding data theft and privacy invasion.
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