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HarperCollins has entered a three-year AI training agreement with Microsoft, which will utilize select nonfiction titles for an undisclosed AI model. Authors will have the option to participate in this training program, with compensation details varying. One author revealed an offer of $2,500 per book, highlighting the financial stakes involved in AI licensing.
While the specifics of the AI model remain unclear, Microsoft has indicated it does not plan to create AI-generated books from the licensed content. This partnership follows a previous deal between News Corp and OpenAI, which allows OpenAI to train its models using content from News Corp's digital platforms. The evolving landscape of AI in publishing raises questions about authorship and the future of content creation.
• Microsoft will use HarperCollins content for AI model training.
• Authors can opt into the AI training program for compensation.
AI training involves using data to improve machine learning models, as seen in Microsoft's licensing of HarperCollins content.
AI licensing refers to agreements allowing companies to use content for AI development, exemplified by HarperCollins' deal with Microsoft.
Machine learning is a subset of AI focused on algorithms that learn from data, relevant to the training of models using HarperCollins' nonfiction titles.
Microsoft is leveraging HarperCollins' content to enhance its AI model training capabilities.
OpenAI's partnership with News Corp allows it to utilize various digital content for training its AI models.
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