Since the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and increased accessibility to chatbots, AI-generated content has been flooding the internet.
In fact, a study conducted by Amazon Web Services researchers suggests 57 per cent of online content today is AI-generated or translated using an AI algorithm.
With so many people taking advantage of this revolutionary technology, questions are being raised over the ownership of the AI-generated content; is it owned by the chatbot development team or the individual using the tool?
Below, the digital marketing professionals at Aqueous Digital help to clear up any confusion by answering the frequently asked question; ‘Does ChatGPT own your content?’.
Does ChatGPT produce original content?
While the primary aim of the AI chatbot is to generate unique and original content, the content produced by ChatGPT is based on algorithms and pre-existing data sets.
As a result, the output isn’t always original.
Despite ChatGPT being specifically designed not to plagiarise, in some cases text may overlap with existing resources as the chatbot has a tendency to paraphrase and uses ideas from existing sources.
If you’re dedicated to producing original content but still require a helping hand from AI, ChatGPT and other chatbots can provide you with an overall structure or research support.
Specific prompts can also encourage the chatbot to generate more unique responses.
For the best and most original results, the team at Aqueous Digital recommend only using ChatGPT as a tool to assist you with content creation, rather than writing the content for you, word for word.
Additionally, any sources cited by ChatGPT in its answer should be appropriately credited.
Can you use ChatGPT content as your own?
Based on OpenAI’s Content Policy and Terms of Use, yes you can use this chatbot to generate content that belongs to you, the user.
This includes text, images, and videos generated by ChatGPT – none of which are copyrighted by OpenAI or ChatGPT.
However, users that claim ChatGPT content as their own must do so responsibly.
There are potential legal, ethical, and reputational consequences of using ChatGPT to write content.
Can I sell what I create on ChatGPT?
Yes, users of ChatGPT (regardless of whether they have a free or paid plan) can sell ChatGPT-generated output as per OpenAI’s Content Policy and Terms of Use.
Effectively, you own any content you generate using ChatGPT, so you can use it for your own purposes.
Does ChatGPT store your history?
Yes, according to the software company, Botpress, ChatGPT stores a lot of your data and history.
This includes prompts and questions you’ve asked the chatbot as well as user data, such as account information and device and usage data.
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Here at Aqueous Digital, our digital marketing services and professional guidance is constantly evolving in accordance with the latest developments in digital marketing technology and best practices.
AI, in particular, has had a transformative impact on society on a global scale with far-reaching implications.
That’s why we believe that this revolutionary technology should be utilised transparently and responsibly to deliver the best results for both our customers and online users.
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