As the popularity of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") continues to rise, when it comes to defamation we need to ask ourselves, "who is responsible for the publication of material and what are the risks involved"? Defamation law is a complex area of law, and the inception of AI models including ChatGPT and Bing Chat and their mainstream use have raised many legal questions that are rapidly emerging. However, before we address the early impact of AI on defamation law within Australia, we must first define defamation. Following the publication of the article, Mr Hood threatened to commence defamation proceedings against Open AI (owner of ChatGPT). 3What are the consequences of AI for defamation law in Australia?

Source: The Guardian May 25, 2023 09:34 UTC