OpenAI sued by progressive outlets for copyright violations
Three progressive outlets sued OpenAI for violating copyright protections by training ChatGPT to ignore copyright, not provide attribution, and not respect journalist's works. The lawsuits were filed in federal court in Manhattan.
Key Points
- Lawsuits filed by Raw Story, AlterNet, and The Intercept against OpenAI
- Allegations include violation of Digital Millennium Copyright Act
- News outlets concerned about protecting copyrights in the age of AI
Pros
- Highlighting the importance of compensating publishers for their work
- Drawing attention to the issue of AI companies ignoring copyright protections
Cons
- Legal battle between news publishers and AI companies
- Potential impact on future partnerships between news outlets and AI platforms