Twitter Accuses Microsoft of Misusing Data: Implications for AI Development 2023
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In a recent development, Twitter has accused Microsoft of violating its developer agreement by misusing its data. The allegations stem from Microsoft's alleged overuse and abusive usage of Twitter's APIs, as well as their refusal to pay for continued access to the platform's content. The accusations have added fuel to Elon Musk's previous claims that Microsoft and its partner, OpenAI, have been illegally using Twitter data to develop AI systems like ChatGPT. The situation has significant implications for the future of AI development and raises questions about data privacy and proper usage 2023. Twitter's Developer Agreement and Alleged Violations: Under Twitter's developer agreement, applications (APIs) like Hootsuite, Sprout Social, and Sprinklr were provided for free to certain researchers, partners, and developers who adhered to the platform's terms. However, Microsoft is accused of surpassing reasonable request volumes and engaging in excessive or abusiv