Today, I asked ChatGPT about copyright.
We're studying the capability of the language generator ChatGPT and how we can incorporate AI into our work to bring greater value. Besides the obvious downsides of its generic content, the main issue is that it doesn’t provide references.
As of 8 February 2023 ChatGPT (or its parent entity, OpenAI) claims to own copyright in the written material it generates. But since there’s a risk the bot harvests material from copyrighted sources – and ChatGPT doesn’t give citations – where does that leave its customers? The answer, for now, seems to be ‘user beware’.
Who owns the copyright in articles written by ChatGPT in the territory of New Zealand?
ChatGPT: In New Zealand, the copyright in articles written by ChatGPT would likely be owned by the entity that created and owns the ChatGPT model, typically OpenAI. According to New Zealand copyright law, the author of a work is the first owner of the copyright in that work, unless the work is created by an employee in the course of their employment, in which case the employer is the first owner of the copyright. Since the ChatGPT model is not an employee, but a machine, the copyright of the articles written by it would belong to the creator and owner of the model, OpenAI. ...
So if OpenAI owns the copyright in New Zealand for articles generated by ChatGPT, can I still publish them on my website?
ChatGPT: Whether you can publish articles generated by ChatGPT on your website would depend on the specific terms of use for the ChatGPT model, as well as any applicable copyright laws in New Zealand. In general, if you want to use or publish content that is owned by someone else, you will need to obtain a license or permission from the copyright owner, which in this case is OpenAI.
It is worth noting that OpenAI, as the creator and owner of the ChatGPT model, can make the model’s generated content available for use under certain conditions and terms, like in a form of an API, which could be subject to license agreements, terms of service and other conditions. ...
Do you use other writer’s or company’s ideas or IP when you create an article?
ChatGPT: As a language model, ChatGPT generates text based on patterns it has learned from the data it was trained on. The data used to train ChatGPT comes from a wide variety of sources, including books, websites, and other forms of text. As a result, it is possible that the text generated by ChatGPT could contain ideas or information from other writers or companies.
However, it is important to note that the text generated by ChatGPT is not created with the intention of copying or using other people’s ideas or intellectual property without permission. Additionally, ChatGPT has no way of knowing whether any particular idea or piece of information it generates is protected by copyright or other forms of intellectual property.
It is the responsibility of the user of the model to ensure that they are not using any protected content without permission. You should always properly cite any sources used and check copyright laws and regulations that apply in your territory. If you’re planning to use the generated text for commercial or public use, you should consult a legal professional to make sure you are not violating any intellectual property laws.
Can I publish the text created by ChatGPT on my blog?
ChatGPT: Yes, you can publish the text generated by me on your blog, but there are some important things to keep in mind. First, as OpenAI holds the copyright to the text generated by me, you will need to properly attribute the source of the text. Additionally, you should avoid using the generated text in a manner that could be considered misleading, defamatory, or infringing on others' rights. [Author’s note: this is a huge issue – we can’t yet attribute the ideas generated by ChatGPT, as the technology doesn’t provide references or attribution. For example, you may unknowingly use IP-protected ideas from a famous academic.] Finally, it's always a good idea to double-check the generated text for accuracy and completeness before publishing it.
Please tell me how to properly attribute the source of the text from ChatGPT?
ChatGPT: To properly attribute the source of text generated by me, you can include a statement such as:
"This text was generated by OpenAI's language model, ChatGPT."
You can also provide a link to OpenAI's website (https://openai.com) to help readers learn more about the technology behind the model.
It's important to note that proper attribution not only gives credit to the creators of the technology, but also helps to ensure that readers understand the nature of the text and any limitations it may have.
Thanks for your help ChatGPT.
ChatGPT: You’re welcome! I’m glad I could assist you. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Please note: The responses to my questions in this text were generated by OpenAI's language model, ChatGPT.
