US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over AI chatbots | The ...
Eight US newspapers filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in a New York federal court for infringing on their copyright. The newspapers, including The New York Daily News and The Chicago Tribune, are owned by Alden Global Capital. The hedge fund became the second-largest US newspaper group after acquiring the Tribune publishing chain in 2021.
The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft used the newspapers' copyrighted articles without consent or compensation to develop AI products like ChatGPT and Copilot. The filing states that the defendants must seek permission from the publishers and pay fair value for using their content.
Accusations and Response
The lawsuit claims that OpenAI and Microsoft provided verbatim excerpts of articles and attributed misleading information to the publications. In response, OpenAI emphasized its efforts to collaborate with news organizations, highlighting partnerships with The Associated Press, Financial Times, and others.
The legal action mirrors a previous case involving The New York Times, where OpenAI was accused of using news content to train its AI models. OpenAI defended its practices, stating that utilizing publicly available data for training purposes is fair use.
Microsoft chose not to comment on the lawsuit.
Partnerships and Controversy
While some news organizations have chosen to partner with OpenAI, others have resorted to legal action. The ongoing dispute raises questions about the boundaries of AI training data and intellectual property rights.
Despite OpenAI's assertions of collaboration and support for news outlets, the lawsuit underscores the challenges in balancing technological advancement with ethical considerations.
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