Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, voiced concern about how creative industries are being impacted by AI models trained on artists’ work without proper compensation. Speaking at the DiscoveryX tech conference in Toronto, Hinton expressed his belief that big tech companies should pay more for using artists’ content to train AI models.
Hinton’s comments come amid growing controversy in creative industries over AI’s use of publicly available data for training. Musicians, authors, and media companies have expressed frustration as AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, generate new works based on original content without compensating the creators.
Hinton, who has made significant contributions to the development of AI, expressed his worry about AI’s influence on the creative arts, noting the lack of sufficient government protection for the sector, particularly in Britain. This has led to numerous lawsuits from creative companies and artists who seek compensation for the use of their work in AI models.
For instance, media companies including The Canadian Press, CBC, and The Globe and Mail filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement for the use of their content in AI training. This legal battle reflects broader concerns about AI’s impact on copyright laws and creators’ rights.
While Hinton did not delve into these legal disputes during his talk, he emphasized the rapid pace of AI development. Despite his warnings about potential risks—including job displacement, cybersecurity threats, and even the rise of superintelligent AI—he remains fascinated by AI’s advancements, predicting that superintelligence could emerge within the next 18 years.
Source: Swifteradio.com
