The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. This lawsuit, filed in a Federal District Court in Manhattan, marks the first major legal challenge by a news organization against the developers of ChatGPT.

The Times accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of using its articles without proper licensing to train their AI models, including Chat GPT and Copilot. They claim that over 66 million records from the NYT were used, which they argue has harmed their business and mimics their style.

OpenAI has expressed surprise and disappointment over the lawsuit but remains hopeful for a mutually beneficial resolution. This case could set a precedent for future legal actions by other publishers and affect the commercial use of AI model.