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The DecoderJuly 13, 2026· 1 min read

Nadella calls out AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic for banning distillation while training on everyone else's data

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticizes AI labs OpenAI and Anthropic for inconsistent data practices. They use public data for training but restrict others from using their models.

What happened

Nadella claims these labs engage in a 'reverse information paradox' by training on publicly available data under fair use, but banning others from distilling their own models. This practice means they can learn from customer interactions without sharing their own learning infrastructure.

Why it matters

This issue is relevant to businesses like yours because it touches on data ownership and control. If you're using AI models, you might be contributing to their development without having a say in how they're created or used.

The takeaway

Consider the implications of using AI models that may be learning from your customer interactions without your control or consent. You may want to explore alternatives that give you more control over your data and learning infrastructure.

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