OpenAI vs. NYT: Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Breach and AI Training Rights
February 27, 2024
OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, is embroiled in a legal battle with The New York Times over alleged copyright infringement.
The New York Times claims OpenAI used its journalistic content to train ChatGPT without proper authorization.
OpenAI counters with allegations of The Times orchestrating a hack to produce fabricated evidence against them.
OpenAI has filed a legal motion to dismiss most of the claims made by The New York Times.
The core of the dispute hinges on whether the use of copyrighted material for AI training constitutes fair use.
The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the future operations of OpenAI and AI training practices.
Summary based on 13 sources
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The New York Times • Feb 27, 2024
OpenAI Seeks to DismissParts of The New York Times’s Lawsuit
The Verge • Feb 27, 2024
OpenAI claims the Times cheated to get ChatGPT to regurgitate articles
Insider • Feb 27, 2024
OpenAI accuses New York Times of hiring someone to 'hack' its products
CNBC • Feb 27, 2024
OpenAI alleges New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT for lawsuit evidence