New York Times Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement in Chatbot Training

The New York Times has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement for using millions of its articles without permission to train chatbots. Filed in the US federal court, the lawsuit claims that the AI models of both companies utilized The Times's articles for training without authorization, potentially resulting in damages amounting to billions of dollars. The Times asserts that this unauthorized use threatens its ability to provide quality journalism and competes with AI products created by OpenAI and Microsoft. The newspaper seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further use of its content. This confrontational approach stands in contrast to other media groups that have negotiated content deals with OpenAI. The lawsuit highlights a growing trend of legal actions against AI giants for using copyrighted material without proper authorization.