AI's latest controversies: Age checks, piracy claims, and military drone data
Recent developments in AI have sparked both innovation and controversy. OpenAI has rolled out new age checks for ChatGPT to protect younger users, while Nvidia faces allegations over the use of pirated books in its training datasets. Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing ahead with plans to share drone footage for military AI training, despite no confirmed partnerships with allied nations.
OpenAI has introduced automated age verification for ChatGPT. The system will analyse user behaviour to detect underage accounts and enforce stricter content filters. These safeguards aim to block inappropriate material for minors.
Separately, Nvidia has been accused of distributing scripts that allowed customers to download The Pile, a dataset containing pirated books. Reports also claim the company used copyrighted material without permission to train its AI models. Additionally, Nvidia reportedly negotiated with Anna's Archive, a shadow library, over access to 500 terabytes of pirated books. The group demanded around $10,000 for faster access to the dataset.
A global survey by PwC found that AI's impact on business revenue and cost savings has so far fallen short of expectations. Despite high hopes, many companies have yet to see significant financial benefits from AI adoption.
In the defence sector, Ukraine has announced plans to share millions of hours of drone footage with allied nations. The footage will be used to train military AI models at a new data centre. US firm Palantir is involved in the project as a key collaborator. However, no official agreements between Ukraine and allied countries on this initiative have been publicly confirmed.
Looking ahead, AI industry leaders predict that entry-level jobs and internships will face noticeable disruption from AI advancements starting in 2026. The shift could reshape early-career opportunities across multiple sectors.
OpenAI's age checks for ChatGPT will tighten protections for younger users, while Nvidia's legal risks grow over claims of copyright infringement. Ukraine's drone footage initiative moves forward, though formal alliances remain unverified. With AI's business impact still limited, the focus now turns to how these technologies will reshape jobs and security in the coming years.
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