Former OpenAI Researcher and Whistleblower Dies, Leaving Questions About AI Ethics and Copyright
A former OpenAI researcher, who recently spoke out against the company’s use of copyrighted materials to train its blockbuster AI program ChatGPT, has passed away. Authorities in San Francisco confirmed that Suchir Balaji, age 26, died by suicide in late November. Balaji’s death has saddened those who were following his story and the larger debate around artificial intelligence ethics. Known for his willingness to publicly address the complicated issue of using copyrighted text for AI training, Balaji was expected to ...
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