Episode 101: Is the Law Ready for ChatGPT?

In less than two months, ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has gained over 100 million users – outpacing TikTok in its rate of growth. In addition to their novelty, ChatGPT and AI tools like it raise numerous concerns about data privacy, intellectual property, ethics, and more. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor James Grimmelmann about these challenges and whether lawmakers are prepared to address them.

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Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy

Guest:  James Grimmelmann, Tessler Family Professor of Digital and Information Law, Cornell Law School

Link: "What Is ChatGPT Doing … and Why Does It Work?" by Stephen Wolfram

Link: "Eight Things to Know about Large Language Models," by Samuel R. Bowman

Link: "A Primer and FAQ on Copyright Law and Generative AI for News Media," by João Pedro Quintais

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