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OpenAI Counters New York Times Lawsuit, Cites Manipulation & Omissions

January 10, 2024

By: Pooja

OpenAI responds to The New York Times' lawsuit in a blog post on Jan. 8, addressing allegations of copyright violation and training automated chatbots.

Blog Post Response

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The New York Times filed a lawsuit on Dec. 27, accusing OpenAI of using millions of its articles to train chatbots, violating copyright law.

Lawsuit Allegations

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OpenAI claims The New York Times omitted key details, asserting that discussions about cooperation were ongoing before the lawsuit.

Omitted Details

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Negotiations Content

Discussions focused on a high-value partnership for real-time display with attribution in ChatGPT, connecting The New York Times with readers and benefiting both parties.

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Regurgitation Concerns

The New York Times raised concerns about regurgitation, but OpenAI insists no specific instances were shared, and it believes the material originated from republished articles on third-party websites.

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Manipulation Allegations

OpenAI alleges that The New York Times manipulated prompts to generate regurgitated material, calling it unusual and against the rules.

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AI Training and Copyright

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OpenAI asserts it collaborates with news organizations, highlighting partnerships with various groups, and defends fair use for training efforts outside agreements, providing an opt-out process.