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OpenAI Faces Legal Heat Over YouTube Data Scraping

Nicole Kristine Jovero
Last updated: August 12, 2024 2:02 am
Nicole Kristine Jovero
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  • YouTuber sues OpenAI over transcript use.
  • Data scarcity drives controversial practices.
  • Legal challenges mount.

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AI’s hunger for dataLegal storms brewing

A Massachusetts-based YouTuber, David Millette, has launched a class action lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the AI giant used millions of YouTube video transcripts without permission to train its models.

The complaint, filed in California’s Northern District Court, claims OpenAI violated copyright laws and YouTube’s terms of service, potentially affecting countless creators.

AI’s hunger for data

The lawsuit highlights a growing challenge for AI companies: finding enough high-quality training data.

Over 35% of top websites now block OpenAI’s web crawler, forcing the company to explore alternative sources.

OpenAI reportedly used its Whisper model to transcribe over a million hours of YouTube content, raising ethical and legal questions about data collection practices.

Legal storms brewing

This isn’t OpenAI’s only legal headache. Elon Musk recently filed a separate lawsuit accusing the company of abandoning its nonprofit mission and engaging in racketeering.

These cases underscore the complex legal landscape surrounding AI development and data usage, potentially shaping the future of the industry.

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