Sarah Silverman says her lawsuit against OpenAI is difficult because the company is one of the 'richest entities in the world'

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Sarah Silverman says her lawsuit against OpenAI is difficult because the company is one of the 'richest entities in the world'

Sarah Silverman is involved in a class action lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI used copyrighted works, including Silverman's books, to train its AI model, ChatGPT, without consent or compensation. Silverman expressed the challenges of taking on such a wealthy entity in the legal battle.

During a podcast interview, Silverman highlighted the importance of AI in the future, acknowledging its potential benefits while criticizing OpenAI for allegedly 'stealing' authors' works. The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief, focusing on direct copyright infringement and unfair competition. The ongoing legal proceedings reflect broader concerns about copyright and the use of creative works in AI training.

• Sarah Silverman claims OpenAI used her books without consent for AI training.

• The lawsuit highlights challenges of copyright in the age of AI.

Key AI Terms Mentioned in this Article

Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized use of copyrighted material, which is central to Silverman's lawsuit against OpenAI.

AI Training

AI training involves using datasets to teach models, which in this case allegedly included copyrighted books without permission.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act

This act addresses copyright issues in the digital environment, relevant to the claims made against OpenAI.

Companies Mentioned in this Article

OpenAI

OpenAI is an AI research organization known for developing advanced AI models like ChatGPT, which is at the center of the lawsuit.

Microsoft

Microsoft is involved in the lawsuit as a defendant, having a partnership with OpenAI that enhances its AI capabilities.

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