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OpenAI Pleads That It Can’t Make Money Without Using Copyrighted Materials for Free (futurism.com)
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[–] EarthShipTechIntern@lemm.ee 31 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

If it can't figure out how to produce its own power, it's not doing anything but parasitism.

More Market control doesn't make us a healthier or better planet

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It's parasitism if it's for their own benefit only.

Now, if openAI actually opened their AI (weights and models, not just access) then maybe the argument would be stronger.

[–] EarthShipTechIntern@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

From what's trending about AI, it hasn't done anything to benefit anyone, including itself.

Speaking of pointless things to root for: The Sox at least won a game

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 6 points 2 months ago

Still can't believe they're not being challenged for their choice of name.