OpenAI Media Manager enables creators to prevent AI training

OpenAI Announces New Tool “Media Manager” to Address AI Data Scraping Concerns

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has unveiled a new tool called “Media Manager” that aims to give creators more control over how their works are used in AI models. The tool is set to be released in 2025 and will allow creators to specify which of their works can be scraped and trained on by OpenAI.

In a blog post on the OpenAI website, the company described Media Manager as a tool that will enable creators to tell OpenAI what they own and how they want their works to be included or excluded from machine learning research and training. The tool will use cutting-edge machine learning research to identify copyrighted text, images, audio, and video across multiple sources and reflect creator preferences.

The announcement comes in response to criticism from visual artists and creators who have objected to AI companies scraping the web for data without their permission. OpenAI’s move to develop Media Manager is seen as a step towards addressing these concerns and positioning itself as an ethical actor in the AI industry.

While the tool has not yet been priced, OpenAI is likely to offer it for free to demonstrate its commitment to responsible AI practices. The company also offers indemnification to subscribers of its paid plans who are accused of copyright infringement, further reassuring creators and enterprise customers.

Despite ongoing legal issues surrounding AI data scraping, OpenAI’s Media Manager is seen as a positive development in giving creators more control over how their works are used in AI models. The tool is expected to set a new standard in the industry and provide creators with additional protections against unauthorized data scraping.