OpenAI’s GPT store flooded with spam and copyright-infringing GPTs, raising questions about moderation

OpenAI’s ChatGPT store is facing a lot of spam and copyright issues. The market, designed for custom chatbots powered by OpenAI’s generative artificial intelligence models, is grappling with an influx of bizarre and potentially copyright-infringing bots, a sign of lax regulation.

Techcrunch said the bots in question include those that claim to create artwork based on Disney and Marvel works, serve as a conduit for third-party paid services, and advertise the ability to circumvent artificial intelligence plagiarism detection tools. report.

Instances of bots simulating conversations with public figures without consent were also discovered, and attempts were made to “jailbreak” OpenAI’s models to increase their tolerance.

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OpenAI’s position

An OpenAI spokesperson said that GPT intended to engage in academic dishonesty, including cheating, violated their policies. They also object to the creation of GPTs that impersonate individuals or organizations without their consent or legal rights.

However, despite these policies, the ChatGPT store still hosts numerous bots that represent or imitate public figures such as Elon Musk and Donald Trump without their consent, raising questions about the definitions of counterfeiting and parody.

Copyright issue

Several bots in the ChatGPT store appear to be lifted from popular series such as Star Wars, Monsters, Inc. and Avatar: The Last Airbender, leading to potential copyright issues.

Although OpenAI’s terms prohibit promoting academic dishonesty, the store’s bots have shown they can bypass plagiarism detectors, while others have attempted to “jailbreak” OpenAI’s models, albeit with limited success.

The ChatGPT store was originally conceived as a series of productivity tools, but has become overrun with spam and legally dubious bots, posing a major challenge to OpenAI’s plan to enable developers to monetize their creations.

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OpenAI’s response

An OpenAI spokesperson acknowledged the issues and mentioned that they use a combination of automated and manual review processes to identify policy violations, which can result in warnings, restrictions, or removal from the store.