The article also touches on the controversy surrounding the use of training data by AI companies. It mentions a California law requiring AI companies to reveal their training data and discusses a lawsuit by publishers against AI companies for allegedly using their content without permission. The article also reports on Meta's decision to allow its open-source Llama AI engines to be used for US military purposes. Finally, it mentions Elon Musk's prediction that humanoid robots will outnumber humans in less than 20 years.
Key takeaways:
- With Donald Trump's reelection, there is speculation that the new administration will adopt business-friendly policies towards AI and cryptocurrency companies, potentially rolling back regulations and safeguards put in place by the Biden administration.
- Trump's allies have plans to "Make America First in AI," and this could benefit his backers, including Elon Musk and his xAI company. Trump has also aligned himself with those who criticize all but the lightest-touch regulations.
- There is concern about the lack of transparency regarding the data and information used as training data for large language models (LLMs) that power today's most powerful chatbots. Some publishers are suing AI companies, claiming that their content is being used without permission or compensation.
- Meta has allowed its open-source Llama AI engines to be used for US military purposes, which is an exception to its "acceptable use policy." The company believes that responsible uses of open source AI models promote global security and help establish the U.S. in the global race for AI leadership.