Can Generative AI be Egalitarian?

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.07790v1
• Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:40:44 GMT
• Title: Can Generative AI be Egalitarian?
• Authors: Philip Feldman, James R. Foulds, Shimei Pan,
• Abstract summary: "Foundation" generative AI models are built upon the extensive extraction of value from online sources, often without corresponding reciprocation. This article explores the development of models that rely on content willingly and collaboratively provided by users. We argue that such an approach is ethically sound and may also lead to models that are more responsive to user needs, more diverse in their training data, and ultimately more aligned with societal values.
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• Abstract: The recent explosion of "foundation" generative AI models has been built upon the extensive extraction of value from online sources, often without corresponding reciprocation. This pattern mirrors and intensifies the extractive practices of surveillance capitalism, while the potential for enormous profit has challenged technology organizations' commitments to responsible AI practices, raising significant ethical and societal concerns. However, a promising alternative is emerging: the development of models that rely on content willingly and collaboratively provided by users. This article explores this "egalitarian" approach to generative AI, taking inspiration from the successful model of Wikipedia. We explore the potential implications of this approach for the design, development, and constraints of future foundation models. We argue that such an approach is not only ethically sound but may also lead to models that are more responsive to user needs, more diverse in their training data, and ultimately more aligned with societal values. Furthermore, we explore potential challenges and limitations of this approach, including issues of scalability, quality control, and potential biases inherent in volunteer-contributed content.

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