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Do writers have the right to sue ChatGPT?

Get your students talking about copyright in relation to AI-generated content as they explore this topic by answering questions and participating in group discussions. The language in this poll is suitable for advanced English learners. A comprehensive lesson on this topic is available in our That's News to Me section and can be used before or after this poll if your students are interested.

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1. Did you know that authors sued OpenAI (ChatGPT) over copyright concerns?

  • Yes, I knew that.
  • No, I didn't know that.

Keywords

Do you know these words?

  • infringe
  • algorithm
  • plagiarism
  • ethical
  • automation

Agree or Disagree?

2. If AI copies a song or artwork, it's not stealing because it doesn't understand value or ownership.

  • Agree
  • Disagree

3. Using AI to recreate copyrighted works should be allowed for educational purposes.

  • Agree
  • Disagree

4. The Authors Guild CEO said: "To preserve our literature, authors must have the ability to control if and how their works are used by generative AI." Do you agree or disagree?

  • I agree.
  • I disagree.

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5. Is it possible to avoid copyright issues entirely with AI and automation?

  • Yes, by always using original data for training.
  • No, because AI can accidentally recreate existing works.
  • Yes, if AI creations are only used for personal purposes.
  • It's hard to tell without knowing how the algorithms work.

6. What's the most ethical way to use AI in creating new content?

  • Always give credit to the AI algorithm.
  • Use AI for inspiration, not direct creation.
  • Always start with a draft or idea that is your own.
  • Only use AI for personal use, not for publication.

7. Are you interested in exploring more about the topic of authors suing ChatGPT?

  • Yes, I'd love to do a full lesson on Authors Vs. ChatGPT.
  • No, I'm not that interested in copyright and generative AI.

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