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OpenAI asks Indian court to throw out book publishers challenge in copyright battle
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
OpenAI is seeking to dismiss a legal challenge in India from book publishers alleging copyright infringement by its ChatGPT. The publishers argue ChatGPT reproduces unlicensed book content, harming their business. OpenAI contends that it only utilizes publicly available data from platforms like Wikipedia, thus adhering to fair use principles. This legal case, pivotal for AI regulation in India, involves numerous publishers and media outlets, with hearings set in New Delhi. It's part of broader global copyright disputes against AI.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman plans to visit India next week: Report
Inshorts
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6m ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly plans to visit India on February 5, nearly two years after his 2023 visit. He could meet with government officials during the trip, Reuters reported. This comes amid OpenAI facing legal challenges in the country. Indian book publishers have recently filed a lawsuit against the ChatGPT maker over copyright violations.
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Indian publishers seek rules for copyright protection against generative AI models
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian news publishers are advocating for changes to the Information Technology Rules in order to secure fair compensation for using their content in generative artificial intelligence (AI) models. The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has reached out to Indian ministries, expressing their concerns over potential copyright violations by AI models. Meanwhile, globally, the New York Times and some authors have already sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement related to training AI on their proprietary works. The DNPA is seeking amendments to the IT Rules until the Digital India Act is enacted.
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OpenAI to face digital news firms of Ambani's News18, Adani's NDTV in copyright battle
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Digital news units of Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, among others, have filed a legal challenge against OpenAI in a New Delhi court for allegedly using their copyright content improperly. The case, first reported by Reuters, involves media outlets like NDTV, Network18, Indian Express, and Hindustan Times seeking to join an ongoing lawsuit. They claim OpenAI's practices present a threat to their copyrights, citing unauthorized scraping and reproduction of content by ChatGPT.
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Sarah Silverman’s lawsuit against OpenAI partially dismissed
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
A California court has dismissed several claims in a copyright case against OpenAI filed by authors, including Sarah Silverman, over allegations that OpenAI's ChatGPT is infringing on their work. The court rejected claims of vicarious infringement, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) violations, negligence, and unjust enrichment. However, the court upheld the claim that OpenAI used the authors' work for commercial profit without their permission, leaving the main complaint of direct copyright infringement unresolved. The authors have the opportunity to amend their original complaint by March 13th. OpenAI is facing multiple copyright infringement lawsuits from various authors.
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Indian news agency sues OpenAI alleging copyright infringement
TechCrunch
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8m ago
Medial
Asian News International (ANI) has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in the Delhi High Court, accusing the AI company of using its copyrighted news content without permission. ANI alleges that OpenAI used its content to train its AI models and generated false information attributed to the news agency. This is the first time an Indian media organization has taken legal action against OpenAI over copyright claims. OpenAI confirmed it has ensured that its ChatGPT model no longer accesses ANI's website. The court plans to appoint an independent expert to advise on the copyright implications of AI models using publicly available content.
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Judge denies creating “mass surveillance program” harming all ChatGPT users
Arstechnica
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1m ago
Medial
A judge has dismissed claims that an order requiring OpenAI to retain ChatGPT logs constitutes "mass surveillance." The court mandate was issued to preserve evidence for a copyright infringement case initiated by news organizations. One user, Aidan Hunt, argued this retention infringed on privacy rights and created surveillance-like conditions. However, the judge deemed these concerns unrelated to the case's central issues. OpenAI is set to challenge the order, with oral arguments scheduled soon.
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News Portals Flag Use Of Content By AI Giants Without Consent
Inc42
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1m ago
Medial
News publishers have expressed concerns over tech giants using their copyrighted data to train AI models without consent, viewing it as copyright infringement. Tech companies claim they need large datasets, while publishers seek a fair compensation regime for content creators. Stakeholders debate if regulations should allow text and data mining, offering content creators the choice to opt out. This issue was highlighted in a DPIIT-organized consultation amid ongoing discussions between publishers and AI firms.
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ANI vs OpenAI: Delhi HC to hear India’s first GenAI copyright suit on 21 Feb
Livemint
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6m ago
Medial
The Delhi High Court will start hearings in February 2024 on ANI Media's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it used ANI's copyrighted content to train its language models without permission. This case could significantly impact AI regulation and copyright laws in India. ANI seeks ₹2 crore in damages and an injunction against OpenAI. The case's outcome might set precedents for AI-related copyright disputes and influence India's future AI legislation and international governance.
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Tech companies using content without consent: IPA prez Karine Pansa on AI-generated material
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The International Publishers' Association (IPA) president, Karine Pansa, accuses big technology companies like Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI of using copyrighted content without permission for AI-generated materials. Pansa urges publishers to raise their concerns and discusses the issue with member countries, including India. Several authors, such as John Grisham and George RR Martin, have filed lawsuits over the use of their text in AI training. Pansa clarifies that she is not against the use of AI but emphasizes the need to respect copyright laws.
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New York Times to Bezos-backed AI startup: Stop using our stuff
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
The New York Times has issued a "cease and desist" notice to Perplexity, a generative AI startup backed by Jeff Bezos, demanding that it stops using its content. Perplexity uses AI to generate summaries and search results for user queries. The Times claims that Perplexity's use of its content violates its copyright. This comes as publishers are grappling with the implications of generative AI on their business, worrying about potential misuse or theft of their content. The Times is already involved in a lawsuit against OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft for copyright infringement.
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