alt Hacker NewsGreat framing. This dichotomy seems to be a bit of a mind-killer. Maybe because folks think it smuggles in consciousness or intelligence.
As you note, I think you can put both of those aside. The Intentional Frame is useful for these agents, as it is for my dog.
I don’t really know where the “they are trying to dodge liability” meme came from. HF will be compensated or they will sue. Everyone involved knows that OpenAI is liable for damages here.
I think you're skipping over the (alleged) criminal element here. I think a lot of people are wondering why hacking is okay for OAI.
HF could certainly sue but why isn't the FBI investigating the hacking?