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I agree. It would seem to me (having next to no knowledge about defamation laws) that defamation would be applicable to the person publishing the incorrect inf
by ndsipa_pomu 3y ago
I agree.
It would seem to me (having next to no knowledge about defamation laws) that defamation would be applicable to the person publishing the incorrect information, and not just one party in a private conversation. I suppose it's complicated if it can be shown that ChatGPT is consistently returning incorrect info for a range of questions but surely its responses aren't considered to be statements of fact?
- freedomben 3y agoThis is a great point. This was a private comm between ChatGPT and the user who published it. It should be on the user to verify things like that before publishing. What does a world look like where people parrot whatever they hear with no responsiblity whatsoever? If we think we have "disinformation" problems now...
- ndsipa_pomu 3y agoIt's also against the ChatGPT terms of use: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use > (c) Restrictions. You may not (i) use the Services in a way that infringes, misappropriates or violates any person’s rights;
- arp242 3y agoIf I privately tell thousands or millions of people "John Doe committed fraud!" then am I not engaging in defamation?
- freedomben 3y agoIANAL, but I think you make a good point. I'd love to hear from a lawyer or someone really educated on this.