Microsoft AI CEO: Web content is 'freeware'
Microsoft's CEO discusses AI training on web content, emphasizing fair use unless restricted. Legal challenges arise over scraping restrictions, highlighting the balance between fair use and copyright concerns for AI development.
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Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, stated that most web content is considered "freeware" and can be utilized for training AI models unless creators explicitly restrict it. Suleyman highlighted that content available on the open web has historically been considered fair use, allowing for copying and reproduction. However, websites that explicitly prohibit scraping or crawling fall into a gray area that may require legal clarification. This perspective raises questions about the balance between fair use and potential copyright infringement, especially as AI models aim to profit from online content. The statement comes amid legal challenges faced by tech giants like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google regarding copyright issues. The debate underscores the differing interests of large corporations seeking to leverage online content for AI advancements and content producers seeking to protect their intellectual property rights.
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