NY Times Sues AI Firms for Copyright Infringement Over Use of Articles to Train Chatbots
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The New York Times has filed a major lawsuit against AI companies alleging copyright infringement for using Times articles to train chatbots without permission or compensation.
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The lawsuit has implications for shaping future AI development and determining if training models this way violates copyright law.
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AI companies argue they should not face copyright liability which would hamper innovation, while critics say tech should not get a free pass.
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The dispute may lead to licensing deals where AI firms pay to use creative content, benefiting media companies.
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Small creative professionals worry they don't have the clout to fight misuse of their work compared to big publishers striking deals.