ChatOpenAI, Copyright, Editorial work

In the previous post I used quotation marks to indicate the text has been generated by chat OpenAI. This practice seems to be somewhat disorienting, so I am going to use different colours for the two voices: my words will be in the standard green of this blog and those of chat OpenAI in purple. This distinction in voices is particularly crucial here, as in this blog post I am going to start meditating about copyright issues.

Nightcafe (19/01/2023)

When generating the text below, first I asked questions from OpenAI, requested clarifications, further explanations. Then I put the responses into a prompt before requesting OpenAI to create a blog post. The outcome wasn't terrible, but it wasn't perfect either, so I made OpenAI rewrite the post with a little shift in emphasis. Although the outcome was already better, there was still need for improvement, so I copy-pasted into it an answer to a previous question, rearranged the order of the paragraphs, united and divided paragraphs when necessary, and deleted sentences. This is what I do as an editor to journals, too, so I treated the texts as one written by a human being. And below is the result.

With AI, it is possible to generate high-quality content quickly and efficiently, making it an attractive tool for businesses and individuals alike. However, there are some concerns about copyright when it comes to AI-generated text. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of properly acknowledging sources and avoiding plagiarism when using AI for text generation.

First and foremost, it is important to ensure that the sources that the AI is using are properly acknowledged and cited. This means that any content that is generated by the AI should include proper attribution to the sources that were used. This can typically be done by including in-text citations and a list of references at the end of the generated content, just as you would with any other type of written work. It is also important to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to use the sources in your content, and to give credit to the original authors in a way that is consistent with copyright laws and best practices. This is important for two reasons: first, it ensures that the content is not plagiarized, and second, it allows readers to easily verify the accuracy and reliability of the information presented.

When, however, it comes to training the OpenAI model, it draws on patterns and structures that it learned from vast amounts of text data that were fed into it during its training process. This data can include a wide range of text, such as news articles, books, websites, and other types of written content. The model processes this data and transforms it into a numerical representation that it can use to generate responses. However, it's important to remember that because the AI model does not have access to the specific texts that were used to train it, it is not possible for the model to identify specific texts or sources that were used in its training process. That's why it is a good idea to perform a thorough check of your content before publishing it to ensure that it does not contain any potentially infringing material. This can include running your content through a plagiarism checker or reviewing it manually to ensure that all sources are properly cited and acknowledged.

Nightcafe (19/01/2023)

In addition to acknowledging the sources that the AI uses, it is also important to acknowledge the work of the AI itself. This can be done by including a disclaimer or statement in the content that is generated, indicating that it was produced using AI. This ensures that the work of the AI is recognized and credited, and helps to avoid any potential confusion about the authorship of the content.

In conclusion, AI can be a powerful and efficient tool for text generation, but it is important to navigate copyright issues in a responsible and ethical manner. This includes properly acknowledging the sources that the AI uses, acknowledging the work of the AI itself and avoiding plagiarism. By following these best practices, we can ensure that the benefits of AI are realized while also respecting the rights of others.”

It should also be emphasized though that it is rather challenging to accurately credit OpenAI’s efforts because I was unable to colour-code the editorial efforts and prompts that went into the creation of this particular text. Therefore, in terms of execution of the task and drawing of conclusions, this article may be considered a failure in and of itself. Even if this is the case, I hope it has at least provided some food for thought. If you have suggestions for how to properly attribute OpenAI’s work, please leave them in the comment area below. You may also do this if you think there is something in the text that needs more explanation.