Canadian AI Dilemma: Creators Call for Training Transparency in Generative

Published Date: 30/06/2024

Canadian creators and publishers urge the government to address the unauthorized use of their content to train generative AI systems, while AI companies argue that limiting its use would stifle innovation.

The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems has sparked a heated debate in Canada, with creators and publishers demanding transparency in the training of these models. Generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, can create text, images, videos, and computer code based on a simple prompt. However, to do so, these systems must first study vast amounts of existing content.

Access Copyright, which represents writers, visual artists, and publishers, argues that most large language models are profiting from unauthorized use and reproduction of copyright-protected works. This is taking place in a

FAQs:

Q: What is generative AI?

A: Generative AI, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, can create text, images, videos, and computer code based on a simple prompt by studying vast amounts of existing content.

Q: Why do creators and publishers want transparency in AI training?

A: Creators and publishers want transparency to ensure that their content is not being used without their permission or compensation, and to have a mechanism to stop unauthorized use.

Q: What is the 'black box' problem in AI training?

A: The 'black box' problem refers to the lack of information available to rightsholders about who is using their content, how it's being used, and having no mechanism to stop it.

Q: Why do AI companies oppose transparency requirements?

A: AI companies argue that transparency requirements are unrealistic, would inhibit AI development, and could expose competitively sensitive information.

Q: What is the stance of the Canadian government on this issue?

A: The Canadian government is currently consulting on copyright and AI, and has not yet taken a stance on the issue. The outcome of this consultation will determine how Canada's copyright laws address the emergence of generative AI systems.

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