The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of using copyrighted materials to train their artificial intelligence models. A complaint filed in the New York federal court claims that OpenAI utilized CIR's content without permission or payment.
Monika Bauerlein, CEO of CIR, emphasized the existential threat posed by AI tools that replace direct engagement with the original content of Mother Jones and Reveal. According to Bauerlein, this jeopardizes the financial foundation of independent news organizations.
However, some companies have already filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, including The New York Times, Daily News New York, and many best-selling authors. By suing these two companies, these legal battles bring a controversial issue into the public eye: the use of copyrighted materials for training in the age of artificial intelligence without proper permission.
OpenAI and other AI developers believe that their use of publicly accessible content falls under the "fair use" doctrine of U.S. copyright law. Nevertheless, some news organizations, including The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine, have chosen to sign licensing agreements with OpenAI to receive compensation for their content. Recently, Time Magazine announced the signing of a multi-year agreement granting OpenAI access to its archives.
Key Points:
- 📜 CIR accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of using copyrighted materials to train their AI models.
- 💰 Some companies have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, including The New York Times, Daily News New York, and many best-selling authors.
- 🤖 OpenAI and other AI developers believe their use of publicly accessible content falls under the "fair use" doctrine of U.S. copyright law.
