Eight major U.S. newspapers are taking tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft to court, claiming the companies used millions of copyrighted news articles to train AI chatbots like ChatGPT without permission or payment. The lawsuit, filed in New York federal court, includes outlets like the Chicago Tribune, New York Daily News, and Denver Post—all owned by Alden Global Capital. 💼
Who’s Involved?
The plaintiffs argue that OpenAI and Microsoft ‘purloined’ their journalism to build profitable AI tools, with MediaNews Group executive editor Frank Pine stating: ‘We can’t allow Big Tech to steal our work to grow their businesses.’ OpenAI responded that it’s ‘actively engaged’ with news organizations globally to address concerns. 🤖
Bigger Than AI?
This isn’t the first legal rodeo for OpenAI and Microsoft—they’re already battling lawsuits from the New York Times, authors like John Grisham, and others over similar claims. Tech firms often defend such cases using the ‘fair use’ doctrine, arguing their use of public content is legal. But with newsrooms fighting for survival, this clash could redefine how AI ‘learns’ from human creativity. 🌐⚡
