In this crossover episode of Belief in the Future with Responsa Radio, host David Zvi Kalman dives into whether using generative AI systems like ChatGPT and DALL-E is a form of theft, drawing comparisons to the Jewish tradition of responsa. Back in the day, medieval rabbis often quoted other scholars without giving credit, but it was within a self-referential learning community. If today’s machine learning models can swiftly scrub the web, disregarding attribution, what kind of culture are we fostering by relying on their extensive 'knowledge'?Guest Speakers: Rabbi Ethan Tucker is the President and Rosh Yeshiva at Hadar Rabbi Avi Killip is Executive Vice President at Hadar About Responsa Radio:Responsa Radio is a podcast that brings the age-old Jewish tradition of responsa to life in a modern context. Hosted by Rabbi Ethan Tucker and Avi Killip, the show explores contemporary questions through the lens of Jewish law and ethics, engaging listeners in thoughtful discussions that connect ancient wisdom with today’s challenges.Reading List:Responsa: A body of Jewish legal literature comprising questions and answers written by rabbis to address issues of Jewish law. This tradition often involves finding historical precedents for contemporary questions, including those related to modern technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices