Two more news publishers are suing OpenAI and Microsoft.
They say their articles were used without permission.
They want the AI models and datasets destroyed.
What happened
The Seattle Times and Newsday are suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. They claim OpenAI used their journalism as training data without permission and often reproduces passages in responses.
Why it matters
This mirrors lawsuits by The New York Times, Ziff Davis, Merriam-Webster, and Encyclopedia Britannica. The publishers seek destruction of copies of their works, training datasets, and AI models that incorporate them. Microsoft is named because Copilot is built on OpenAI's technology.
What to watch
The suit's outcome hinges on whether courts see AI training and reproduction as fair use. The publishers join nearly 400 local newspapers that recently sued both companies, arguing chatbots reduce site visits and subscription revenue.
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This lawsuit adds to a growing wave of legal challenges against AI companies from content creators. The Seattle Times and Newsday argue that using their journalism for training and reproducing it in responses infringes copyright. They are not just seeking compensation but also demanding the destruction of AI models built on their work, a significant escalation.
The participation of Microsoft, due to its Copilot product, highlights the shared responsibility across the AI supply chain. The claim that chatbots reduce subscription revenue is a core economic concern for publishers. The outcome could set a precedent for how AI companies use copyrighted news content and whether they must license it or face legal consequences.
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