What's happened
OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot raises concerns over the potential for AI-generated content to cause harm
Why it matters
The emergence of advanced AI and its ability to generate human-like responses has raised concerns over the potential for AI-generated content to cause harm, including the creation of revenge porn. The development of AI-generated content has significant implications for a range of industries, including journalism, advertising, and entertainment.
What the papers say
Sources differ in their portrayal of the potential impact of AI-generated content, with some praising the technology as a major advancement that may revolutionise entire industries, while others have criticised it for producing incorrect responses and causing harm. Top scientific journals have banned or curtailed researchers from using advanced AI bots like ChatGPT to write scientific studies.
How we got here
OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot was launched in November 2022 and has been praised for its ability to generate human-like responses. Google is reportedly planning to compete with ChatGPT by allowing people to interact directly with its language models. The development of AI-generated content has significant implications for a range of industries, including journalism, advertising, and entertainment.
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