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Re:OpenAI's employees were given two explanations for why Sa... by tremon on Tuesday November 21, 2023 @08:16AM (#38363224)
Are you suggesting that all people will do irresponsible things unless specifically advised not to by lawyers?
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Re:OpenAI's employees were given two explanations for why Sa... by wilde on Tuesday November 21, 2023 @08:33AM (#38363375)
The irresponsible thing is to not explain yourself and assume everyone around you has no agency.
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Re:OpenAI's employees were given two explanations for why Sa... by tremon on Tuesday November 21, 2023 @09:50AM (#38364346)
I don't follow. If the irresponsible thing is to not explain themselves, why would the lawyers tell them to be quiet?
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Re:OpenAI's employees were given two explanations for why Sa... by wilde on Tuesday November 21, 2023 @09:58AM (#38364451)
To minimize legal risk to their client, which is not always the most responsible thing to do.
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