Large Language Models Meet Copyright Law

Explore the intersection of large language models (LLMs) and copyright law in this thought-provoking lecture by Pamela Samuelson from UC Berkeley. Delve into the controversial question of whether using copyrighted works from the internet as training data for LLMs constitutes copyright infringement. Examine ongoing lawsuits, legal articles, and potential future developments in this critical area. Learn about the Copyright Office's expected role in gathering stakeholder input and potentially recommending legislation. Understand the high stakes for the AI industry and researchers, including the possibility of court-ordered destruction of models trained on copyrighted data. Gain insights into this complex legal landscape that will shape the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning.