OpenAI and Microsoft sued for 'exploitative´ copyright infringement
2024-06-27
Daily Mail Online
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The Center for Investigative Reporting has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement by using CIR's content without permission or compensation. The lawsuit highlights concerns about AI-generated summaries threatening publishers' rights and the exploitation of copyrighted works, marking a significant legal challenge in the news industry.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The lawsuit centers on alleged unauthorized use of journalistic content to train and power AI summaries, which constitutes a direct violation of copyright (intellectual property rights). This infringement is a realized harm caused by the AI system’s development and use, fitting the definition of an AI Incident under category (c).[AI generated]