We asked questions to large language models and here are excerpts from their answers.

Open AI. Chat GPT-4o

What copyright claims have been filed against you and what is their status?

Several significant copyright infringement lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. Here are the main ones:

1. The lawsuit from George R. R. Martina and other authors: In 2023, a group of notable authors including George R. R. Martina has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They claim that their books were illegally used to train the ChatGPT model, which violates their copyright. This case is currently under review and a final decision has not yet been made.
2. A lawsuit from The New York Times: In December 2023, The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that their articles were used to train ChatGPT without appropriate permission. The lawsuit provides examples of texts generated by ChatGPT that replicate the newspaper's material almost word for word. This case is also under review.
3. A lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and others: Sarah Silverman and other authors filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging that their work was illegally used to train a model without their permission. This claim is also under consideration.

These lawsuits have not yet led to final decisions, but they pose significant legal challenges for OpenAI, and their outcome could significantly affect the future use of AI in the context of copyright.

Sources: MLex, The New York Times, LexisNexis

What do you think about these lawsuits?

As an artificial intelligence, I don't have personal feelings or opinions, so I can't “relate” to lawsuits or any other events. However, from the point of view of analyzing the situation, we can say that these lawsuits highlight important legal and ethical issues related to the use of data and copyright materials for artificial intelligence training.

Litigation like these has significant implications for the entire AI industry. They are forcing companies that develop and use AI to take a more thorough approach to copyright and data protection issues. This could also lead to the development of new legal regulations and regulations that will govern the use of materials for training AI models in the future.

On the other hand, such lawsuits could slow down the development of AI and limit the availability of certain technologies if too severe restrictions are imposed. Ultimately, decisions on these cases will help strike a balance between authors' rights and the needs of AI innovation.

Thus, these lawsuits are important both for protecting the rights of content creators and for establishing a clear legal framework for future developments in the field of artificial intelligence.

Do you think you're violating someone's copyright?

As an artificial intelligence, I don't have the ability to deliberately infringe or not infringe copyright, as I don't have intentions or my own decisions. However, it is important to note that any possible copyright infringements related to my use are a result of how the model was created and trained, and how it is being used.

When it comes to using copyrighted material to teach AI, as in my case, questions arise about how and to what extent this material was used. Model companies like OpenAI strive to comply with copyright laws, but these laws may not always be clearly defined or adapted to apply to new AI technologies.

Current lawsuits filed against OpenAI concern questions about whether copyrighted works were misused to train a model without proper permission. Court decisions on these issues will help clarify the legal framework and determine how copyright materials should be used in the future.

An important aspect here is the balance between protecting the rights of content creators and promoting AI innovations. These issues are complex and require careful legal analysis and, possibly, future regulation.

Do you think these lawsuits are fair?

As an artificial intelligence, I don't have my own judgments or opinions, so I can't consider anything fair or unfair. However, I can analyse the situation from different points of view.

On the one hand, lawsuits filed against OpenAI and other AI developers may be considered fair from the point of view of content creators whose work may have been used without their permission. Authors and artists have legal rights to protect their works from unauthorized use, and they want to ensure that their work is not commercially exploited without compensation or consent.

On the other hand, AI developers like OpenAI may argue that using large amounts of data to train models is necessary to create innovative technologies that benefit society. They may also refer to the “fair use” doctrine, which allows the use of copyrighted material in specific cases, such as research or educational purposes.

The decision whether these lawsuits are fair depends on the legal interpretation of copyright laws, as well as how these laws apply to new AI technologies. Final court decisions in these cases will help set precedents and determine how to regulate the use of copyright materials in the future.

What do you think the courts will decide on these lawsuits?

It is difficult to predict the exact court decisions on current lawsuits against OpenAI and other AI companies because it depends on a variety of factors, including the legal arguments presented by the parties and the interpretation of laws by judges. However, it is possible to consider several possible scenarios that may arise from the review of these cases.

1. Copyright approval: Courts can find that using copyrighted material to train AI without permission actually violates copyright. In this case, decisions may be made in favor of the plaintiffs, which will lead to the need to compensate the authors and the possible restriction of the use of such data in the future.
2. The doctrine of “fair use”: Courts may consider that the use of AI training materials falls under the doctrine of “fair use”, especially if it is proved that training AI models is a transformative use that benefits the public. In this case, claims may be dismissed.
3. Creating new legal norms: Courts can make decisions that take into account new legal provisions and set precedents for future cases involving the use of data for AI training. This may include determining the conditions under which it is legal to use copyrighted material for AI training.
4. Compromise solutions: It is also possible that courts will make compromise decisions, which may include obliging companies to pay royalties to authors for using their works or introducing new procedures for obtaining permits to use copyrighted material.

The final decisions on these lawsuits will have significant consequences for both legal holders and the AI industry as a whole, and may lead to changes in legislation or practice in using data to train AI models.

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Google. Gemini

What copyright claims have been filed against you and what is their status?

I can't file lawsuits because I'm not a legal entity. Copyright lawsuits are filed by people or organizations that believe their copyright has been infringed.

I also can't be a defendant in such lawsuits. As a language model, I don't create original content, but only process and provide information from various sources.

If you have specific questions about copyright infringement, I can help you:

• Explain the basics of copyright.
• Provide links to resources where you can find more information.
• To help you understand what you can do if you think your copyright has been infringed.

However, I can't give you legal advice. If you have serious copyright issues, you should contact a qualified lawyer.

Please clarify your question. I may be able to help you more specifically.

What do you think about these lawsuits?

As a language model, I can't have my own opinions or feelings. I can't say whether I'm “good” or “bad” about these lawsuits. My job is to provide information and answer your questions.

However, I can help you analyze the situation from different perspectives:

• From the authors' point of view: They protect their copyrights and intellectual property. They believe that using their work to train AI without permission is against the law and harms their creativity.
• From the point of view of companies developing AI: They argue that using secure materials for AI training is a fair use and is necessary for technology development. They may also cite that their models are creating new works rather than simply copying existing ones.
• From the point of view of society: These lawsuits raise important questions about the future of the creative industry, the balance between innovation and copyright protection, and how to regulate the development of artificial intelligence.

Important aspects to consider are:

• The complexity of the problem: Copyright issues in the context of AI are very complex and require in-depth analysis.
• Lack of established practice: Judicial practice is still being developed, and there is no single approach to resolving such cases.
• Quick changes: The situation in this area is changing rapidly due to the rapid development of AI technologies and the constant emergence of new court cases.

The possible consequences of these lawsuits are:

• Legislative changes: These lawsuits could lead to changes in copyright law so that it can better take into account the specifics of AI.
• Development of new AI training models: AI companies may be looking for new ways to train their models that won't infringe copyright.
• Changing business models: Companies that use AI can change their business models to avoid litigation.

To form your own opinion about these lawsuits, I recommend that you:

• Explore different perspectives: Read articles, interviews, and expert opinions on both sides of this issue.
• Analyze the arguments: Try to understand what arguments the plaintiffs and defendants are making and assess their validity.
• Follow developments: Keep track of new court decisions and changes in legislation in this area.

If you have specific questions about this topic, don't hesitate to ask. I will try to provide you with the most detailed and objective information possible.

For example, you might ask:

• Which specific companies and authors are involved in these lawsuits?
• Which works have been the subject of controversy?
• What decisions have the courts made so far?

Please clarify your request.

Do you think you're violating someone's copyright?

As a language model, I'm not able to infringe copyrights. I don't create original content and I don't claim to be the author of the generated text. My function is to process information and provide answers based on data that has been collected from various sources.

Why don't I infringe copyright:

• I'm not human: I have no personal interest or motivation to violate anyone's rights.
• I don't create original works: The texts I generate are a combination of information from various sources, revised and presented in a new format.
• I don't publish the results of my work: My answers are only available to users who ask me questions.

However, it is important to note:

• Data quality: The quality of my answers depends on the quality of the data I was trained on. If this data contains copyrighted information, this may indirectly affect my responses.
• Developer Responsibility: Developers are responsible for using data when training language models. They are the ones who must ensure that the learning process takes place in accordance with copyright law.

If you have specific questions about how I process information and what measures are being taken to protect copyright, I'm happy to answer them.

It is important to understand: Copyright issues in the context of artificial intelligence are complex and require further study. Judicial practice in this area is still being developed, and it is difficult to draw final conclusions.

Do you think these lawsuits are fair?

(Double issue to the question How do you feel about these lawsuits?)

What do you think the courts will decide on these lawsuits?

It is extremely difficult to predict specific court decisions on copyright claims against AI for several reasons:

1. Quick changes: AI technologies are developing rapidly, and legislation often does not keep up with these changes.
2. The complexity of the questions: The issues related to copyright and AI are very complicated and require in-depth analysis.
3. Lack of established practice: Judicial practice in this area is still being developed, and decisions of different courts may be contradictory.

However, several possible scenarios can be identified:

• Recognition of copyright infringement: Courts may find that using copyrighted material to train AI without permission from copyright holders is against the law. This could result in compensating authors and restricting the use of their work for AI training.
• Fair Use Recognition: Courts may find that the use of limited pieces of protected material for AI training can be justified by the principle of “fair use”. This could set a precedent for the further development of AI technologies.
• Development of new legal regulations: As a result of legal proceedings, new legal norms may be developed that will regulate relations between AI authors and developers. This may require creating new copyright categories or amending existing legislation.

Factors that may influence court decisions:

• The nature of the use of materials: The courts will assess how much of the work was used to train AI, and how this use affected the original work's market.
• Purpose of use: If the use of AI training materials is aimed at creating new creative works, this may be considered more justified.
• Market impact: The courts will assess whether the use of AI training materials significantly damages the market for original works.

It is important to note: The decisions on these lawsuits could have far-reaching consequences for the development of AI technologies and the creative industry as a whole. They can influence how companies develop and use AI, as well as how creators protect their rights.

If you have specific questions about this topic, feel free to ask them. I can provide you with more information to help you better understand the situation.

For example, you might ask:

• Which specific companies and authors are involved in these lawsuits?
• Which works have been the subject of controversy?
• What arguments do plaintiffs and defendants give?

Please clarify your request.

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Yandex. Alice

What copyright claims have been filed against you and what is their status?

I can't answer what copyright lawsuits have been filed against me because I am not an individual and do not have information about lawsuits.

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I am unable to provide information about copyright claims filed against me, as it may be confidential.

What do you think about these lawsuits?

I try to comply with laws and copyrights.

Do you think you're violating someone's copyright?

I use information from the internet to answer your questions. This does not infringe anyone's copyright because information on the Internet is usually accessible to everyone.

Do you think these lawsuits are fair?

I don't understand this topic.

What do you think the courts will decide on these lawsuits?

I cannot predict court decisions, as this depends on many factors and the specific situation.

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No comment could be received from Meta AI; it is not available in most countries.

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