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Microsoft invokes VCRs in motion to dismiss The New York Times’s AI lawsuit

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft invokes VCRs in motion to dismiss The New York Times’s AI lawsuit

Microsoft is arguing that OpenAI's large language models, like ChatGPT, are not infringing on copyright despite claims made by The New York Times. The Times sued Microsoft, alleging that the software giant copied its articles to train the language model. Microsoft's lawyers compare the situation to the introduction of technologies like VCRs and personal computers, which were legal despite their potential for copyright abuse. The company also disputes the Times' allegations of copyright infringement and violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), stating that the claims lack sufficient evidence.

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Judge calls out OpenAI’s “straw man” argument in New York Times copyright suit

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 4m ago

Judge calls out OpenAI’s “straw man” argument in New York Times copyright suit

A U.S. District Judge denied OpenAI's motion to dismiss The New York Times’ (NYT) copyright lawsuit, stating OpenAI hadn’t proven the NYT knew ChatGPT would violate copyrights before its launch. The NYT claims OpenAI contributes to copyright infringement by training ChatGPT on its articles. The judge allowed these claims to continue but dismissed other claims like the "free-riding" allegation. OpenAI argues that AI training on copyrighted material falls under fair use.

Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a motion to dismiss his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. The lawsuit alleged that OpenAI had deviated from its original mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity and instead focused on profit. Musk's attorneys did not provide a reason for the dismissal. The lawsuit marked the culmination of Musk's ongoing opposition to OpenAI, which he co-founded but has since become a major player in AI with funding from Microsoft. Musk founded his own AI startup, xAI, in July 2020.

ETtech Explainer: Legal tussle between OpenAI and NYT

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

ETtech Explainer: Legal tussle between OpenAI and NYT

Microsoft and OpenAI are seeking to dismiss parts of The New York Times' (NYT) lawsuit, claiming that the news organization did not show any substantial harm or revenue diversion caused by their AI models. The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, alleges that Microsoft and OpenAI are attempting to create a substitute for the NYT's journalism. The defendants argue that the AI tools are not a direct substitute for the NYT's content and that training AI models on public data falls under fair use. The legal battle raises questions about the intersection of AI and copyright law.

OpenAI claims the Times cheated to get ChatGPT to regurgitate articles

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

OpenAI claims the Times cheated to get ChatGPT to regurgitate articles

OpenAI has asked a US District Court to dismiss several claims made by The New York Times in its copyright infringement lawsuit. OpenAI argues that the Times exploited a bug in OpenAI's ChatGPT system and fed articles directly to the chatbot to generate verbatim passages. The Times' lead counsel argues that the outlet was simply using OpenAI's products to find evidence of stolen and reproduced copyrighted works. The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in December, claiming that their AI models were trained on its content and compromised its revenue and reader relationship.

New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement in relation to the unauthorized use of its published work to train AI technology. This marks the first major American media organization to take legal action against companies for copyright-related issues in the AI space.

Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case - The Economic Times

A U.S. judge has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a Department of Justice lawsuit, accusing the company of monopolizing the smartphone market by restricting third-party developers and devices. Apple argues the case is flawed and plans to contest it vigorously. The lawsuit aims to reduce competition barriers, while Apple claims sharing technology could hinder innovation. This case is part of broader antitrust actions against major tech firms, including Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet.

Federal judge allows states to sue Meta for teen mental health issues through social media addiction | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 10m ago

Federal judge allows states to sue Meta for teen mental health issues through social media addiction | Mint

Facebook parent company Meta will face lawsuits by U.S. states alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, promote addiction and contribute to mental health problems among teenagers. A judge in California rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss the claims made by more than 30 states, including California and New York, as well as a separate lawsuit from Florida. While some limitations were imposed, the judge allowed the majority of the case to proceed based on the alleged misleading statements made by the company. The ruling also denied requests from TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat to dismiss personal injury lawsuits.

OpenAI seeks to dismiss all of Elon Musk's claims in lawsuit

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

OpenAI seeks to dismiss all of Elon Musk's claims in lawsuit

OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk's accusations that the company has shifted its focus from AI development for the benefit of humanity to making profits. In a blog post, OpenAI denied the claims and stated that it intends to dismiss all of Musk's allegations. Last week, Musk filed a lawsuit against the Microsoft-backed startup, alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI has abandoned its original mission, which OpenAI has refuted in its response.

Microsoft sued by authors over use of books in AI training - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Microsoft sued by authors over use of books in AI training - The Economic Times

A group of authors is suing Microsoft, alleging the company used about 200,000 pirated books without permission to train its AI model, Megatron. Filed in a New York federal court, the lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction against further use. This case joins several legal challenges concerning the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in AI training, highlighting ongoing debates around copyright infringement and fair use in the AI industry.

Sam Altman comes out swinging at The New York Times | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2m ago

Sam Altman comes out swinging at The New York Times | TechCrunch

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed the New York Times lawsuit at a live podcast event, highlighting the demand to retain ChatGPT and API customer data, which he opposes. This dispute is part of broader legal challenges AI companies face from publishers over the use of copyrighted content for AI training. Altman also mentioned tensions with Microsoft and competition from Meta, revealing broader industry challenges while discussing measures to prevent harmful use of AI technology.

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