NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over allegations of mass copyright infringement.
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OpenAI and Microsoft are facing lawsuits from a coalition of news publishers for scraping articles. The New York Times has amended its legal action, specifically criticizing Microsoft for constructing a supercomputer for OpenAI that the publication describes as copyright-infringing.
Coverage from Yahoo, Bloomberg Law News, and Ars Technica emphasizes the scale of the alleged infringement. Other participating entities in the legal action include the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and WEHCO.
Future developments depend on the amended lawsuit filed by The New York Times and the ongoing proceedings involving the publisher coalition.
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Quick answers
Who is suing OpenAI and Microsoft?
A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and WEHCO.
What are the specific allegations against the companies?
The companies are accused of mass copyright infringement and scraping articles.
What specific claim did The New York Times make regarding Microsoft?
The New York Times alleged that Microsoft built a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.
Coverage (7)
- Everyone Wants to Build AI Using Someone Else’s Work Gizmodo · 1d ago
- Nearly 400 local newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged copyright theft New Jersey Globe · 1d ago
- OpenAI and Microsoft Sued for Mass Copyright Infringement by News Publisher Coalition Yahoo · 1d ago
- OpenAI, Microsoft Sued by Publishers for Scraping Articles (1) Bloomberg Law News · 1d ago
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO join lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 1d ago
- The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft The New York Times · 1d ago
- NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI Ars Technica · 1d ago broke it first
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