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![GPT-4o: The [RAND] report makes a critical point that governing nonphysical assets, like AI models and code, presents far greater challenges than governing physical assets, such as nuclear materials.](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,width=800,height=421,fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect/uploads/asset/file/c820591e-0996-40ac-9b07-138377c33231/62938218-4c06-4462-b2f3-002cebe039ce_1024x768.jpg)
GPT-4o: The [RAND] report makes a critical point that governing nonphysical assets, like AI models and code, presents far greater challenges than governing physical assets, such as nuclear materials.
This distinction is valuable for policymakers as it highlights the unique difficulties in regulating AI compared to other technologies.
![GPT-4o about Pieter Thiel: Dismissing the field [of Climate Science] as dogmatic could undermine the urgency of addressing environmental challenges that are supported by extensive research.](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,width=800,height=421,fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect/uploads/asset/file/0b0f438e-0cb0-4958-8086-33375de3f98a/8328ff1d-297f-40cd-99b6-386b1cb0612b_1024x768.jpg)
GPT-4o about Pieter Thiel: Dismissing the field [of Climate Science] as dogmatic could undermine the urgency of addressing environmental challenges that are supported by extensive research.
The overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree that climate change is real and primarily driven by human activities. Thiel’s skepticism may downplay the significant body of empirical evidence.
GPT-4o: The trial, Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence, is the first to address whether using copyrighted data to train an AI program can be considered fair use.
While the trial may not involve companies like OpenAI, it is still highly significant for the AI industry, as it deals with crucial copyright issues relevant to many ongoing and future cases.
GPT-4o analyzes the case against Anthropic: The complaint explicitly alleges that Anthropic directly downloaded and used pirated books from illegal sources like Bibliotik to train its models.
The plaintiffs assert that Anthropic knew these sources were illegal and used them anyway, which, if true, would be a bold and reckless approach by a company of this size and reputation.
![GPT-4o: The [RAND] report suggests that many leaders have unrealistic expectations about what AI can achieve, fueled by hype and aggressive marketing by AI vendors.](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,width=800,height=421,fit=scale-down,onerror=redirect/uploads/asset/file/4f25c077-c2c5-4b74-bdfc-8434f69d54c0/bcbaa66a-91e7-473d-b403-4e348bdd6c6a_1024x768.jpg)
GPT-4o: The [RAND] report suggests that many leaders have unrealistic expectations about what AI can achieve, fueled by hype and aggressive marketing by AI vendors.
GPT-4o: This overconfidence leads to the selection of projects that are doomed to fail because they are beyond the current capabilities of AI technology.
GPT-4o: Pieter Levels criticized the traditional startup model of raising VC funding, hiring teams, and scaling, arguing that this approach often leads to founders becoming unhappy...
...as they move away from the creative work they love. He also suggested that there might be "shady financial dealings" in the VC world, particularly with companies being sold to friends or other VCs.
If the goal is to create AGI-driven bots, shouldn't the bots be keeping to the same rules as their human counterparts anyway? Aren’t we spending too much time on discussing inadequate solutions?
GPT-4o: In some ways, we are indeed spending a lot of time on what could be seen as "inadequate solutions" if we consider that current AI technology is a stepping stone to AGI.
GPT-4o: The report critiques the current model of voluntary inclusion, where copyright holders have the choice to permit or deny the use of their content for AI training.
It argues that this model is insufficient and that more systemic, inclusive practices are needed. It challenges the autonomy of copyright holders and suggests a need for more interventionist policies.
Is it fair to say that AI makers have no means to predict the model output as a result of training data used and prompts put forward by AI users...
...and that they can only mitigate undesirable results somewhat on the basis of moderation, (keyword) filtering and blocking and the activation of protocols relevant to the nature of the prompt?
GPT-4o: While the current phase of AI development does prioritize rapid innovation, several driving factors suggest that security and robustness will increasingly become priorities.
AI makers who proactively address these issues may gain a competitive edge and contribute to a more secure and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
GPT-4o: Snap Inc. and Snap Group Limited were initially found to have potentially violated GDPR due to insufficient DPIAs and failure to consult the ICO.
However, after revising their DPIA to address the concerns, the ICO concluded that Snap had complied with GDPR requirements, and no further enforcement action was necessary.