OpenAI and Microsoft Face New York Times Lawsuit Over Use of AI-Generated Content
The New York Times, in a landmark lawsuit filed in Manhattan’s Federal District Court, has accused OpenAI and Microsoft of using its extensive article archives to train their AI technologies. This marks the first legal action by an American media giant against the tech firms behind ChatGPT and other AI platforms, setting the stage for a potential overhaul in how AI technologies leverage existing intellectual property.
Billions at Stake in Lawsuit
Without specifying an amount, the Times is seeking billions in damages for what it describes as “unlawful copying and use” of its content. Moreover, the lawsuit demands the dismantling of AI models and training data incorporating The Times’s copyrighted material. OpenAI and Microsoft, as of now, have not publicly responded to these allegations.
This legal challenge questions the use of copyrighted work in AI training and underscores the growing tension between traditional media and AI-driven platforms. The Times, triumphant in its digital journalism ventures, views AI chatbots as direct competitors, potentially redirecting traffic and revenue away from its digital properties. Additionally, the case could have broader consequences for the burgeoning generative AI sector, which heavily relies on diverse online texts for its developmental needs.
The New York Times’s Position on AI Use
In its complaint, The Times they highlighted instances where AI chatbots produced responses based on its journalism, accessible otherwise only through a subscription. The newspaper argues this could lead to reduced website visits and, subsequently, a decline in advertising and subscription revenues. The lawsuit also points out the potential harm to The Times’s brand reputation due to AI-generated inaccuracies or “hallucinations.”
The Times revealed that prior negotiations with Microsoft and OpenAI to reach an amicable solution involving commercial agreements and AI product restrictions were unsuccessful, leading to the current legal action. This suit now stands as a critical juncture for both the news industry and AI technology firms, possibly redefining the rules of engagement in the digital age.
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