Following the New York Times report, OpenAI and Microsoft face another lawsuit, sparking speculation and concerns about copyright infringement in the field of artificial intelligence.

In a legal dispute that could reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence development, OpenAI and Microsoft have found themselves embroiled in a lawsuit filed by nonfiction authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage, who claim their work was improperly used to train OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI services, amounting to copyright infringement.

Meanwhile, the legal battle comes as The New York Times steps up pressure by suing OpenAI and Microsoft, with two nonfiction writers alleging their journalistic work was misused for AI training.

OpenAI and Microsoft face another legal hurdle

Two nonfiction writers, Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage, have taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the companies of copyright infringement. In a proposed class action lawsuit, the authors claim that their books were used without permission to train OpenAI’s GPT large language model, which powers popular AI services like ChatGPT.

Additionally, the lawsuit adds to a growing trend in which writers, including comedian Sarah Silverman and "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, have filed similar complaints against tech companies, accusing them of misusing their work in training artificial intelligence programs, Reuters reported.

Meanwhile, representatives of Microsoft and OpenAI have yet to respond to the lawsuit, marking a major clash between content creators and tech giants. Notably, Basbanes and Gage attorney Michael Richter expressed concern about the lack of compensation for authors who contribute to a thriving industry valued at more than a billion dollars.

Challenges facing AI giants

The legal battle intensified as The New York Times filed a landmark lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft on December 27, 2023. The media company filed the lawsuit alleging that the work of its journalists was used without authorization to train AI technologies, including ChatGPT.

The New York Times is seeking billions of dollars in damages, challenging the alleged “unlawful copying and use” of its content. In addition to monetary damages, the lawsuit also seeks the removal of artificial intelligence (AI) models and training data that contain copyrighted material from the New York Times, marking a critical moment in the ongoing conflict between traditional media and AI-driven platforms.

Moreover, the conflict highlights broader tensions between digital journalism and artificial intelligence technology, with traditional media viewing AI chatbots as potential competitors for diverting traffic and revenue. As the legal drama unfolds, the delicate balance between intellectual property rights and the evolving field of artificial intelligence comes into focus.

Meanwhile, amid these legal challenges, OpenAI is actively negotiating with publishers, seeking licensing agreements for content snippets to enhance its AI models. OpenAI's head of intellectual property and content, Tom Rubin, reported positive progress in the ongoing discussions and emphasized the organization's commitment to partnerships in the evolving field of AI. #OpenAI  #法律诉讼