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0 pointssolidsnack90007mo ago0 comments

Allegedly, some companies with deep pockets have paid them for access to their collection. The collection turns out to be useful for training LLMs.

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qingcharles7mo ago

Can confirm this is happening. But the money paid is tiny. Think thousands of dollars, not millions. Not enough to keep the lights on. I would assume they do pretty well from donations.

KeplerBoy7mo ago

Never assume anyone does well from donations. That's rarely the case.

rahimnathwani7mo ago

Donors get benefits.

tkel7mo ago

Source on this claim? All their torrents are released publicly. Why would "companies with deep pockets" need to pay them?

bibabaloo7mo ago

Because they have an interest in the ongoing work of archiving of new things I guess

fmajid7mo ago

For fast access

bombcar7mo ago

Paying someone, even a pittance, gives you deniability and a chain of ownership.

Using a torrent of the exact same thing does not.

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