The Daily News and NY Times are pushing back against OpenAI and Microsoft in a copyright lawsuit over AI training data
New York: So, here’s the scoop. The Daily News and The New York Times are in a bit of a tussle with OpenAI and Microsoft. They’re asking a judge to toss out the tech giants’ attempts to dismiss their copyright lawsuits.
Basically, these newspapers are saying that OpenAI and Microsoft have been using their articles without permission to train their AI tools, like ChatGPT. They claim this is a big deal because it’s not just a few articles; we’re talking millions of stories taken without a nod or a dime.
Now, OpenAI and Microsoft admit they use copyrighted stuff but argue it’s all fair use. They say their AI is a great tool for everyone. But the newspapers aren’t buying it. They think the tech companies are just trying to hide their tracks.
During a recent court hearing, the judge, Sidney Stein, listened to both sides. The tech companies didn’t deny the core issues but claimed the newspapers didn’t provide enough proof of infringement. They also said the lawsuits were filed too late.
One lawyer for the newspapers, Steven Lieberman, said they found tons of examples of their content in ChatGPT. He pointed out that if the tech companies hadn’t tried to cover up their actions, they wouldn’t have had to dig so deep.
The newspapers argue that this whole situation is hurting their subscription model and could damage their reputations. They’re not just after money; they want the tech companies to stop using their work without permission.
The lawsuits were filed in the Southern District of New York and involve several newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune and the Denver Post. They’re looking for damages and want the judge to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
As for the judge, he’s still mulling over everything. He said he has a lot to think about and will get back to them with a decision soon. Meanwhile, the tech companies haven’t commented yet.
