A.I.’s Original Sin

This podcast episode explores the investigation into the data-gathering practices of major technology companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Meta, in their development of artificial intelligence systems. It discusses OpenAI's insatiable appetite for data, their use of YouTube content to train their chatbot, and the legal gray area surrounding the use of copyrighted material. The episode also covers the lawsuits filed against AI companies based on their use of data and the complex legal terrain surrounding AI and copyright. Additionally, it delves into the potential challenges and limitations of synthetic data and the ongoing conflicts between Iran and Israel, as well as the trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump.