George Rr Martin Sues Openai for Copyright Infringement

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George RR Martin has sued OpenAI for copyright infringement, sparking discussion on the boundaries of AI-generated content and copyright law; commenters ponder the implications for authors and the future of AI development.

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lunias

2 months ago

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Good luck with that one, last time I checked it's not illegal to read a book and tell people about it. It is however, illegal to sell your book as if it were "Game of Thrones". Now, if you wanted to call it "Game of Bones" and make some "transformative changes" then you're back in business.

tstrimple

2 months ago

I wonder how long before AI finishes Game of Bones book 7.

troyvit

2 months ago

Every time I ask ChatGPT to help me pick an insurance provider it kills a Stark, so yes this checks out.

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