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The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) is suing Microsoft and OpenAI for using their copyrighted material without permission to train AI models.
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CIR accuses the tech giants of scraping their journalistic content without compensation, violating copyright laws.
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The lawsuit joins a growing list of media entities taking legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft over similar copyright concerns.
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), the non-profit organization behind Mother Jones and Reveal, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI for allegedly using their copyrighted material without permission to train AI models. CIR accuses the tech giants of scraping their journalistic content without compensation, violating copyright laws. This lawsuit joins a growing list of media entities taking legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft over similar copyright concerns.
CIR argues that the unauthorized use of their content undermines their relationships with readers and partners, depriving them of rightful revenue. The organization is seeking compensation and an injunction to stop Microsoft and OpenAI from further infringing on their copyrights. The lawsuit highlights the ongoing debate over the use of copyrighted material in AI training and the need for fair compensation for content creators.
Some media organizations have opted for a different approach, signing licensing deals with OpenAI. However, CIR and other media entities are taking a stand against what they see as copyright infringement. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the use of copyrighted material in AI training and the future of journalism.
