Users must follow OpenAI's Usage Policies, which prohibit using ChatGPT to build competing AI systems, generate policy-violating content, or do anything illegal, with account termination as the consequence for violations.
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The terms incorporate the Usage Policies by reference and prohibit using outputs to train competing AI models, which has implications for developers and researchers working in the AI space.
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This provision incorporates OpenAI's Usage Policies into the agreement, subjecting users to additional content and conduct restrictions beyond the Terms of Use itself, and prohibits using OpenAI outputs to develop competing AI models.
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"You agree to comply with our Usage Policies, which are incorporated into these Terms. You may not use our Services to develop or train competing AI models, to generate content that violates our policies, or for any illegal purpose. Violation of our Usage Policies may result in suspension or termination of your access.Excerpt from OpenAI's Terms of Use
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The terms incorporate the Usage Policies by reference and prohibit using outputs to train competing AI models, which has implications for developers and researchers working in the AI space.
This provision incorporates OpenAI's Usage Policies into the agreement, subjecting users to additional content and conduct restrictions beyond the Terms of Use itself, and prohibits using OpenAI outputs to develop competing AI models.
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