OpenAI, Microsoft sued by US newspapers over AI training

The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their journalism to train AI systems like ChatGPT and Copilot. The newspapers seek destruction of datasets and models using their content, claiming copyright infringement and loss of potential subscriptions. Microsoft expressed surprise and willingness to discuss solutions, while OpenAI cited fair use. The case joins a wave of AI-related copyright disputes.

The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement for using their content to train AI systems like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot without permission. The newspapers seek destruction of datasets and models using their work. OpenAI and Microsoft deny wrongdoing, citing fair use and willingness to discuss solutions.

Newsday and The Seattle Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging their AI products infringe on copyrights by using journalism without compensation. The lawsuit seeks damages and destruction of AI models using their content. OpenAI is valued at $850 billion and may go public soon. Microsoft is a major shareholder. The news organizations claim AI chatbots threaten their revenue streams.

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