The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft
The New York Times has filed an amended lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, marking the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute over AI training practices.
The Times originally filed suit in late 2023, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft used millions of the newspaper's articles without permission to train their AI systems, including ChatGPT and Copilot. The case has been closely watched as it represents one of the most significant copyright challenges to the generative AI industry.
The amended complaint signals that the Times is refining its legal arguments, potentially in response to motions to dismiss or other procedural developments in the case. Similar lawsuits from other publishers and content creators have been filed against AI companies, with the outcomes potentially shaping how generative AI systems can legally use copyrighted material for training.
OpenAI and Microsoft have maintained that their use of publicly available text to train AI systems falls under fair use doctrine. The legal proceedings are expected to continue for some time, as the case may ultimately need to be resolved through appeals or potentially by Congress through new legislation.