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OpenAI suspends ByteDance’s account after it used GPT to train its own AI model.
Dec 16, 2023 · theverge.com
The majority of ByteDance's GPT usage was reportedly done through Microsoft's Azure platform, not directly through OpenAI. It remains unclear whether Microsoft will follow OpenAI's lead and suspend ByteDance's access to its platform as well.
Key takeaways
- OpenAI has suspended ByteDance's account after it was reported that ByteDance was using GPT-generated data to train its own AI model in violation of the developer license.
- ByteDance's usage of OpenAI's API was minimal, but the account has been suspended pending further investigation.
- If ByteDance's usage is found to be in violation of OpenAI's policies, they will be asked to make necessary changes or their account will be terminated.
- Most of ByteDance's GPT usage was done through Microsoft's Azure platform, and it is unclear if Microsoft will also suspend ByteDance's access.