Seattle Times and Newsday File Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
Two well-established media organizations have initiated legal proceedings against the tech giants for the unauthorized use of content to train artificial intelligence models.
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement and the unauthorized use of journalistic content in AI training.
Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Models
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed a lawsuit alleging that their journalistic products were used without permission to train artificial intelligence systems.
Warning of Industry Destruction
The lawsuit states that artificial intelligence could irreparably disrupt the industry and create a threatening cycle for content-producing organizations.
Move from a Supported Institution
One of the most striking aspects of the lawsuit is that Microsoft and OpenAI had previously funded certain journalistic projects and fellowships within The Seattle Times.
Statement from Microsoft
A Microsoft spokesperson stated that they were surprised by the lawsuit, but remain open to seeking resolutions for such disputes.