Although Apple is currently behind in terms of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard, the company appears to be committed to closing the gap swiftly. Recently, we gained further insight into their specific plans for achieving this goal.
Apple is reportedly seeking an agreement with news publishers, aiming to gain entry to their vast collections of content. Through this collaboration, Apple intends to employ its AI models to undergo training using the extensive written materials found within these archives, as stated by The New York Times.
According to the report, there are discussions about “long-term contracts” valued at “a minimum of $50 million,” but it appears that none of the talks have been finalized at this point. As anticipated, Apple has chosen not to provide any comments.
According to the New York Times, the negotiations involve prominent publishers such as Condé Nast (which oversees publications like Vogue and The New Yorker), IAC (which operates People, The Daily Beast, and Better Homes and Gardens), and NBC News.
Understanding the Dos and Don’ts of Copyright
The mention of these acquisition speculations emphasizes a fundamental aspect of the functioning of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 from ChatGPT and Gemini from Bard. These models examine vast quantities of text to acquire the ability to generate persuasive sentences independently.
AI companies have been quite cautious in disclosing the source of the data used to train their models. However, it is highly likely that a significant amount of web scraping has taken place. In essence, if you have published something on the internet, it has likely been utilized to contribute to the training of an AI.
OpenAI and similar organizations have made a commitment to protect companies that utilize AI models from copyright disputes. This demonstrates that developers of AI technology are aware of the uncertain legal ground surrounding intellectual property matters.
Apple deserves recognition for its efforts to compensate writers and publishers for the utilization of their articles. Instead of simply using the content without permission, they are taking steps to reimburse those involved. Anticipate further updates from Apple regarding their advancements in AI throughout the year of 2024.