Microsoft and OpenAI accused of copyright infringement by Center for Investigative Reporting

From ABP News: 2024-06-29 07:08:34

The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for allegedly using their copyrighted material without permission in AI training, following similar actions by other media entities. OpenAI and Microsoft used CIR’s content to enhance AI models like ChatGPT without authorization, according to the lawsuit.

CIR’s CEO, Monika Bauerlein, accused OpenAI and Microsoft of using their stories without permission or compensation, harming their relationships with readers and partners. This unauthorized use deprives CIR of potential revenue, impacting the value of journalists’ work.

In response to CIR’s lawsuit, OpenAI stated they are collaborating with the news industry and partnering with global publishers to display their content in products like ChatGPT with proper attribution to drive traffic back to original articles.

CIR joins other media organizations in challenging OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright issues, including The New York Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, The Intercept, Raw Story, AlterNet, and The Denver Post. The New York Times has already invested $1 million in legal action against the tech giants.

Some media companies have chosen to sign licensing agreements with OpenAI, including The Associated Press, Axel Springer, Financial Times, Dotdash Meredith, News Corp, Vox Media, The Atlantic, and Time. These agreements allow OpenAI to use their content in AI models with permission and compensation.



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