NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
Legal challenges against OpenAI and Microsoft intensify as hundreds of news organizations allege copyright infringement in AI training models.
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The New York Times has amended its ongoing lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, specifically targeting the construction of a supercomputer allegedly built using copyrighted material. This expansion of legal action coincides with a broader coalition of plaintiffs, as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO, and nearly 400 additional local newspapers have joined the litigation.
Coverage from The New York Times, Ars Technica, Gizmodo, the New Jersey Globe, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette emphasizes the widespread industry concern regarding the use of protected work for AI development. Reports focus on the systemic reliance of technology companies on existing data to build large-scale models.
Legal proceedings will determine the impact of these collective claims on future AI infrastructure development. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for court hearings or potential settlements regarding the copyright allegations.
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Quick answers
Who is suing Microsoft and OpenAI?
Plaintiffs include The New York Times, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO, and a coalition of nearly 400 local newspapers.
What is the primary allegation against the supercomputer?
The New York Times alleges that the supercomputer was built using copyright-infringing material.
Are there other parties involved?
Gizmodo reports that the trend reflects a broader industry pattern where companies utilize existing work to build AI models.
Coverage (5)
- Everyone Wants to Build AI Using Someone Else’s Work Gizmodo · 3h ago
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO join lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 3h ago
- Nearly 400 local newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged copyright theft New Jersey Globe · 3h ago
- The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft The New York Times · 3h ago
- NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI Ars Technica · 3h ago
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