Reposted by Gary Marcus
The statement and accompanying images and conversation constitute public discourse as they address significant issues related to intellectual property, AI ethics, and corporate practices. The tone is investigative and critical, aiming to expose potentially unethical practices by a company. The content suggests that Runway's AI video model was trained on copyrighted YouTube videos and pirated movies without permission, which raises legal and ethical concerns.
- The statement strives to do no harm by exposing potentially unethical practices, which could prevent future harm to content creators. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the actions of a company rather than individuals, though it does name some content creators whose work was allegedly used. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the potential exploitation of content creators' work without permission. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism by providing evidence and calling attention to the issue, rather than resorting to personal attacks. [+2]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
- The statement uses its influence to bring attention to a significant issue that could lead to positive changes in corporate practices and AI ethics. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.