OpenAI is seeking support from other news organizations and has partnered with the Associated Press, Business Insider's parent company Axel Springer, and New York University. Critics argue that OpenAI is trying to avoid paying licensing fees and suggest that AI companies should focus on creating models that don't plagiarize content. The outcome of the lawsuit could set a precedent that impacts content creators and the future of journalism.
Key takeaways:
- The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming unauthorized use of its published work to train large language models.
- OpenAI responded by arguing it should have unfettered rights to train its models on the newspaper's work, considering it fair use under US copyright law.
- OpenAI admitted its AI models could "regurgitate" paywalled content, but called it a "rare bug" and claimed the NYT didn't meaningfully contribute to the training of its models.
- The lawsuit could set a precedent for future legal battles between the AI industry and copyright holders, potentially impacting content creators and the future of journalism.