What do the newspapers want?

They are seeking an order requiring the destruction of copies of their copyrighted works, along with training datasets or AI models that incorporate the material.

How did OpenAI and Microsoft respond?

OpenAI said its models are trained on publicly available data and its practices are grounded in fair use, without commenting on the lawsuit. Microsoft said it was surprised and willing to discuss potential solutions.

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Seattle Times and Newsday Sue OpenAI and Microsoft

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What happened
The Seattle Times and Newsday filed a lawsuit on Friday against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using their journalism without permission to train AI systems, including ChatGPT, Copilot, and Bing AI features.
Why it matters
The newspapers claim the AI can reproduce and closely paraphrase their articles, potentially reducing readers' need to visit their sites or buy subscriptions. This adds to a growing list of copyright disputes, including The New York Times' 2023 suit against the same companies.
What to watch
The case hinges on whether the court accepts the newspapers' claim that AI systems can reproduce and closely paraphrase their reporting, and rejects OpenAI's fair-use defense. Watch whether Microsoft's willingness to discuss solutions leads to a settlement before the suit progresses.

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What do the newspapers want?: They are seeking an order requiring the destruction of copies of their copyrighted works, along with training datasets or AI models that incorporate the material.
How did OpenAI and Microsoft respond?: OpenAI said its models are trained on publicly available data and its practices are grounded in fair use, without commenting on the lawsuit. Microsoft said it was surprised and willing to discuss potential solutions.

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