{"id":19986,"date":"2023-07-14T14:27:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T14:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/openai-to-train-models-on-associated-press-news-content\/"},"modified":"2023-07-14T14:28:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T14:28:08","slug":"openai-to-train-models-on-associated-press-news-content","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nftandcrypto-news.com\/nft\/openai-to-train-models-on-associated-press-news-content\/","title":{"rendered":"OpenAI to Train Models on Associated Press News Content"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the wake of news that OpenAI is being sued by a group of authors for copyright infringement and that the ChatGPT creator faces an investigation from the Federal Trade Commission, the AI research lab and The Associated Press (AP) have announced a collaborative agreement to explore the potential applications of generative AI in news products and services. The partnership will see the two organizations sharing select news content and technology, with OpenAI gaining access to select content from the publisher going back to 1985.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under the terms of the agreement, OpenAI will license a portion of AP\u2019s text archive, while AP will receive access to OpenAI\u2019s advanced technology and product expertise. The collaboration aims to responsibly create and use AI systems connected to media and the information economy.<\/p>\n

A cautious approach to AI<\/h2>\n

The partnership is a continuation of AP\u2019s nearly decade-long effort to integrate automation into its journalism. Despite its exploration of AI, AP has said that it maintains a cautious approach to generative AI, refraining from using it in news stories. OpenAI, however, will train its AI models on AP\u2019s news stories for the next two years. This move is expected to improve the capabilities and usefulness of OpenAI\u2019s systems, according to Brad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer at OpenAI.<\/p>\n

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Announcing partnership with @AP<\/a> \u2014 we’ll help them thoughtfully explore use-cases for our technology, we’ll work with their content in our systems: https:\/\/t.co\/3lAqzfCF5P<\/p>\n

\u2014 Greg Brockman (@gdb) July 13, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

\u201cOpenAI is committed to supporting the vital work of journalism, and we\u2019re eager to learn from The Associated Press as they delve into how our AI models can have a positive impact on the news industry,\u201d Lightcap said in the press release announcing the partnership. \u201cThe AP continues to be an industry leader in the use of AI; their feedback\u2014along with access to their high-quality, factual text archive\u2014will help to improve the capabilities and usefulness of OpenAI\u2019s systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2014, AP has automated corporate earnings reports and sports event previews and recaps in an attempt to reduce time and energy costs for its reporters. The news organization also uses AI to assist in transcribing audio and video from live events.<\/p>\n

Ethically utilizing AI in news media<\/h2>\n

Earlier this year, AP announced AI-powered projects that will publish Spanish-language news alerts and document public safety incidents in a Minnesota newspaper. The outlet also launched an AI search tool that\u2019s supposed to make it easier for news partners to find photos and videos in its library based on \u201cdescriptive language.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kristin Heitmann, AP\u2019s Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership and underscored what it views as a steady and ethical approach to incorporating AI tools into the industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenerative AI is a fast-moving space with tremendous implications for the news industry. We are pleased that OpenAI recognizes that fact-based, nonpartisan news content is essential to this evolving technology, and that they respect the value of our intellectual property,\u201d Heitmann said. <\/p>\n

\u201cAP firmly supports a framework that will ensure intellectual property is protected and content creators are fairly compensated for their work. News organizations must have a seat at the table to ensure this happens so that newsrooms large and small can leverage this technology to benefit journalism.\u201d<\/p>\n

The development is significant in both its timing and its nature, as several lawsuits have emerged in recent months regarding the ethical and legal implications of training sets used in generative AI programs from Midjourney, Stability AI, and others. <\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s note: This article was written by an nft now staff member in collaboration with OpenAI\u2019s GPT-4.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n