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Microsoft engineer warns company's AI tool creates violent, sexual images, ignores copyrights

Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-06 08:30:01


Summary

Shane Jones, a Microsoft employee, has raised concerns about the AI image generator, Copilot Designer, creating disturbing and inappropriate content such as violent and sexual images. Despite his warnings, Microsoft has not taken appropriate action. Jones has escalated the matter by sending letters to the FTC Chair and Microsoft's board. The AI tool has been generating images that violate responsible AI principles, including demons, monsters, violent scenes, and copyright violations. Jones is calling for better safeguards and disclosures for the product.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/06/microsoft-ai-engineer-says-copilot-designer-creates-disturbing-images.html


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