OpenAI faces backlash for licensing content without permission from The Atlantic and Vox

From Condé Nast: 2024-05-31 17:56:41

OpenAI has signed deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media to license their editorial content for training language models like ChatGPT, sparking concerns from writers and unions. OpenAI has faced backlash for using copyrighted information without permission, and the partnerships with The Atlantic and Vox have raised ethical and environmental concerns about generative AI.

Journalists and unions at The Atlantic and Vox were caught off guard by the licensing deals. Some expressed frustration and skepticism about the partnerships, questioning the use of copyrighted material and AI’s potential impact on journalism. The deals with OpenAI have raised concerns about the future of journalism, ethics, and the role of AI in shaping media content and audience engagement.

OpenAI’s ongoing lawsuit with The New York Times highlights the debate over fair use in training AI models. The Times has accused OpenAI of copying its content to train AI models, while OpenAI claims fair use. The legal battle underscores the complexities of using copyrighted material for AI training and the potential consequences for the publishing industry.



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