OpenAI and Microsoft face another lawsuit over New York Times AI training

Following in the footsteps of the New York Times, OpenAI and Microsoft are facing another lawsuit that has sparked speculation and concerns about copyright infringement in the AI space.

In a legal dispute that could reshape the landscape of AI development, OpenAI and Microsoft find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit filed by non-fiction authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage. The authors claim that their work has been improperly used to train OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI services, which has amounted to copyright infringement.Bitmain 

Meanwhile, the legal battle comes at a time when the New York Times is ramping up the pressure in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, two nonfiction writers who allege that their journalistic work was misused for AI training.

OpenAI and Microsoft face another legal hurdle

Two nonfiction writers, Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage, have taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the companies of copyright infringement. In a proposed class action lawsuit, the authors claim that their book was used without permission to train OpenAI’s GPT large language model for popular AI services like ChatGPT.

Additionally, according to Reuters, the lawsuit exacerbates a growing trend in which a number of authors, including comedian Sarah Silverman and Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, have filed similar complaints against tech companies alleging the misuse of their work product in training for AI programs. their work product.

Meanwhile, representatives from Microsoft and OpenAI have yet to respond to the lawsuit, marking a major clash between content creators and tech giants. Notably, Michael Richter, the attorney representing Basbanes and Gage, has raised concerns about the lack of compensation for authors who have contributed to a booming industry worth more than a billion dollars.Whatsminer

Challenges for Artificial Intelligence Giants

The legal battle intensified as The New York Times filed a landmark lawsuit on December 27, 2023 against OpenAI and Microsoft. The media company filed a lawsuit alleging that the work of its journalists was used without authorization to train AI technology, including ChatGPT.

The New York Times is seeking billions of dollars in damages, challenging the alleged “unlawful copying and use” of its content. In addition to monetary damages, the lawsuit seeks to dismantle the artificial intelligence (AI) models and training data containing the NYT’s copyrighted material, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between traditional media and AI-driven platforms.

Additionally, the conflict highlights broader tensions between digital journalism and AI technology, with traditional media outlets viewing AI chatbots as potential competitors for shifting traffic and revenue. As the legal drama unfolds, the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and the evolving field of AI is at the center of attention.

Meanwhile, in the midst of these legal challenges, OpenAI is actively negotiating with publishers seeking licensing agreements for content snippets to augment its AI models.Tom Rubin, Head of Intellectual Property and Content at OpenAI, reports on the positive progress of the ongoing discussions and highlights the organization’s commitment to building partnerships in the evolving AI space.