OpenAI still hasn’t released tools to deny data collection

OpenAI has failed to release the tool to opt-out or customize data collection the company promised to make available by 2025, according to Techcrunch.

OpenAI is one of several generative AI (genAI) companies that have faced criticism for training their AI models on copyrighted material without permission from the owners. The companies have instead argued that the AI ​​training should be classified as fair use (known as the concept of “fair use” in US law).

In May 2024, Open AI said a “Media Manager” tool would be able to identify copyrighted text, images, audio and video to reflect creators’ preferences across multiple sources. According to Techcrunch, however, the tool has never been further prioritized internally at the company.

OpenAI has so far not commented on the delay of Media Manager, or given any update on when the tool might be released.