Axel Springer, owner of Business Insider and Politico, chose to negotiate, signing a deal with OpenAI to use its content to train GPT products. However, the New York Times opted for legal action, suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. The outcome of these cases could have significant implications for the future of journalism and copyright law in the era of AI.
Key takeaways:
- The New York Times is using a viral restaurant review from 2012 in their lawsuit against OpenAI to illustrate the potential harm AI could do to journalism, as the AI system copied and regurgitated entire passages from the review.
- Publishers and CEOs across the industry view AI as an existential threat to journalism, and are grappling with whether to strike deals with AI companies or take legal action.
- Axel Springer, owner of Business Insider and Politico, has chosen to collaborate with OpenAI, while The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.
- Condé Nast CEO, Roger Lynch, has stated that they would prefer to secure license deals, but are prepared to follow The New York Times' route of litigation if necessary.