Microsoft is launching a research project to estimate the influence of specific training examples on the output of generative AI models.
The project aims to efficiently estimate the impact of particular data on AI models and explore opportunities for incentives and recognition for data contributors.
This research effort, referred to as 'training-time provenance', involves Jaron Lanier and focuses on the concept of 'data dignity'.
Microsoft's initiative is notable considering the development of AI payout programs by other companies and AI labs recommending weaker copyright protections.