The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft. They say AI used their articles without permission.
OpenAI cites fair use.
Microsoft wants to discuss solutions.
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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