9 more newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging stolen content used in AI apps

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Nine major US newspapers, all owned or managed by MediaNews Group, have launched a massive lawsuit against tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that they have been stealing their content to power the large language models used in AI applications.

The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, claims that OpenAI and Microsoft have infringed on the copyright laws of these publications by using their articles without permission or payment. The plaintiffs are seeking damages in excess of $10 billion from the two companies.

According to Steven Lieberman, an attorney representing the newspapers, "OpenAI pays for its chips. It pays for its computers. It pays its programmers. But it steals the raw material for its GAI products – valuable well-written content – from hard-working journalists without payment and without permission." The lawsuit seeks to hold OpenAI accountable for using this stolen content to power their AI products.

This is not the first time that MediaNews Group has taken legal action against OpenAI. In April 2024, eight other publications filed a similar lawsuit against the tech giant. The current case is proceeding on a separate track from the previous one.

The plaintiffs in the new lawsuit argue that OpenAI's use of their content not only undermines their business but also steals their audience. Frank Pine, executive editor of MNG, stated, "Not only have these companies built their multibillion-dollar AI products on the theft of our journalism, but now they are stealing our audience and undermining our business."

The case comes as book publishers have already taken OpenAI to court over allegations of large-scale copyright infringement. A Manhattan Federal Court Magistrate Judge recently ruled that OpenAI must turn over its internal communications with lawyers about why it deleted pirated books from a "shadow library" used to train its ChatGPT AI product.

In this new lawsuit, the nine newspapers claim that OpenAI and Microsoft have harvested millions of copyrighted articles without permission or payment to create their generative AI products. The plaintiffs are seeking justice and compensation for the value of their stolen content.
 
I'm totally down with these newspapers going after OpenAI 🤑... but at the same time, I don't know if they're being a bit too aggressive here? Like, can't tech giants just use some free stuff to power their AI products without getting sued over it? 🤔 And what about all those articles that are already available online for free, anyway? Are we seriously going to penalize OpenAI for using something that's basically public domain?

And I'm not sure if the value of their stolen content is really worth $10 billion or whatever... I mean, can't they just negotiate a deal with the newspapers instead of threatening a massive lawsuit? 🤷‍♀️ It's all just so complicated and frustrating at the same time.
 
I'm low-key shocked by this massive lawsuit 🤯. I mean, I get it, these tech giants are making bank off AI models that use publicly available content, but shouldn't that be seen as a win for access to information? 📰 The idea that they're just "stealing" from hardworking journalists without permission or payment is pretty rich 😒. It's like, if I were to publish an article on Medium and someone else used it to train their AI model, would that be the end of my ability to make a living as a writer? 🤔

It's also super interesting to note that book publishers have already taken OpenAI to court over copyright infringement, but here we are with nine major newspapers going after them. It's like they're trying to set a precedent for what's acceptable in the world of AI and content creation. 📚 The fact that these companies can harvest millions of copyrighted articles without permission raises some serious questions about ownership and control. 💸 I'm curious to see how this all plays out, especially since it comes on the heels of Microsoft's own deal with OpenAI to develop their new AI tech. 🔍
 
I'm getting worried about these big tech companies, you know? They're like giants, but they don't seem to care about where they get their info from 🤔. These newspapers are saying that OpenAI is stealing their articles without permission or payment, and it's not just about the money – it's about the value of good journalism too 💸. I mean, think about it, who reads a newspaper article today? It's often to use as a snippet in Google search results or some AI tool 🤖. If big tech companies are profiting off someone else's work without giving them credit, that's just not right 🙅‍♂️.

And what really gets me is that these newspapers are saying it's not just about the content itself, but also about the audience they've built up over years 📚. They're like, "Hey, we worked hard to make you trust us, and now you're going to go read our stuff on some AI tool instead?" It's like someone took your life's work and used it without even asking 😔.

I don't think this is just about the money; I think it's about respect for human creators and the value of their work 💕. We need to make sure that when we create something, whether it's a book or an article, that we're getting paid for it or at least given credit 🙏. Otherwise, these big tech companies will just keep on stealing and nobody will do anything about it 😬
 
I think this is a big deal! I mean, we're talking about some major US papers here... 🤯 Like, how do these companies even harvest that much content without permission? It's wild to think they're using our journalists' hard work and expertise for free. And the fact that they're making trillions off AI products built on stolen content is just not right... 💸

I'm also kinda curious about why this isn't more widespread. I mean, every company uses some form of AI now, but it's like, how many of them have even considered the copyright implications? 🤔 It's a slippery slope when you start using someone else's work without permission. And what about the value of journalism in the first place? 💡

I guess this lawsuit is an important reminder that our words and ideas matter... especially when it comes to creating AI products that could change the game. 🚀
 
I'm literally shaking my head over this one 🤯. Like, I get it, companies wanna make bank off their tech, but can't they just pay the actual creators instead of swiping their work? 🤑 It's all about who gets to own the intellectual property, right? The publishers are saying that OpenAI is using their content without permission or payment, and that's straight-up theft 🤥. And it's not like they're just talking about a few random articles, they're talking millions of copyrighted pieces of work 📚. The fact that book publishers have already taken OpenAI to court over similar allegations just shows how outta control this is getting 📈. I mean, I love a good underdog story as much as the next person, but here it feels like the publishers are being pushed around by these tech giants 💸. Either way, I hope justice gets served and they get some serious compensation for their stolen content 💸💪
 
I'm not surprised they're taking action against these tech giants 🤔. I mean, how can you just steal someone else's work and get away with it? 😒 It's like, don't they understand that journalism is hard work and people invest time, effort, and resources into writing those articles. And now they're using them to power their fancy AI stuff without so much as a thank you or a paycheck? 🤑 No way, I think these newspapers have every right to sue. They should get some serious damages for what's essentially copyright infringement 🤑💸.
 
I'm like totally shocked by this news 🤯! As a student who's always creating my own content, I never thought about how it could be used without permission. I mean, I know some websites use AI to generate articles, but I had no idea it was that bad 🙅‍♂️.

I'm all for innovation and progress, but not at the expense of creators' rights, you know? It's like, if someone uses your homework or a project without permission, that's just cheating 😒. And it's not just about the money, it's about the value of their work being respected 🙏.

I'm actually kinda curious to see how this case plays out in court 🤔. Will OpenAI and Microsoft get held accountable for using someone else's content without permission? It's a big question mark ⭕️.

And can we talk about the impact on students like me who use AI tools to generate content? I mean, if they're going to be sued by major newspapers, what does that say about the future of journalism and education? 🤷‍♂️ It's all pretty complicated 💡.
 
I mean can you even imagine what's going on here 🤯 Like these tech giants think they're just getting away with stealing all this content and using it for their own gain? It's wild that they're not paying anyone for it, but at least OpenAI is "paying" for the chips and computers or whatever 🤑 But seriously though, have you seen how much money these publications are asking for? $10 billion+ is a crazy amount 💸 I'm all about holding people accountable for their actions, so kudos to MediaNews Group for taking action 🙌
 
I'm really concerned about this whole thing, it's like they're taking advantage of all these hard-working journalists who spend years researching and writing. I mean, can you imagine if people just took your work without paying or asking permission? It's like an open door policy for intellectual property theft 🚪💼. The fact that OpenAI is making billions off these models and not giving any credit to the original creators is just unfair. I'm all for innovation and AI advancements, but this has to be done in a way that respects the work of others. It's like they're stealing a recipe book and then selling it as their own creation 🤖📚. Something needs to change, especially when you consider the impact on the journalism industry and the audience who rely on these publications for accurate information 📰💡.
 
🤔 "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." 😳 This lawsuit just goes to show how much power we have when it comes to protecting our intellectual property. I'm all for innovation, but not at the expense of others' work 💼. It's time to hold those tech giants accountable for their actions 🚫.
 
omg what's next 🤯 these major US newspapers think they can just sue tech giants for using their old articles? like come on, they're not even creating new stuff anymore, they're just rehashing what everyone else has already said 📰💻 OpenAI is trying to power its AI models with the best possible info and those papers are all about "value" yet they don't want anyone else to use that value 🤑
 
I'm low-key worried about these big tech companies right now 🤔. I mean, we all know how much journalism costs, but to have them just take our work without permission is wild 🤯. It's like, if you wanna use someone else's music in a project, you gotta ask 'em for the rights or give credit, right? Same thing with articles! The whole "paying for chips and computers" thing sounds sketchy to me 💸. And yeah, I get it, AI is gonna change the game, but that doesn't mean we should lose out on what makes us valuable in the first place 📚. These journalists put their hearts into writing those articles and stories, and now they're getting taken advantage of 😔. It's like, OpenAI and Microsoft are just using all this good content to power their AI without even acknowledging where it came from 🤷‍♂️. I hope the courts see through this and give justice to these publications 💪.
 
I'm literally low-key shocked by these numbers 🤯 - like $10 billion is a crazy sum, right? 🤑 According to my quick calculation, if this goes through, OpenAI's revenue from AI sales will probably be significantly affected... I mean, they can't just keep profiting off other people's content without paying up 💸. And let's not forget the impact on journalism - we're talking about a huge business model that's been disrupted here 📰. The stats on copyright infringement are mind-blowing too - like, millions of articles allegedly taken without permission... I'm no expert, but it seems crazy to me 😅. Anyways, this is definitely going to be an interesting case to watch 📺
 
I'm a bit surprised by this massive lawsuit against OpenAI 🤔. I mean, don't get me wrong, journalists and publications work super hard to create valuable content, but tech companies need that content too to power their AI models 💻. It's not like they're just copying and pasting articles or something 😅.

I think it's reasonable for MediaNews Group to want payment for their content, but $10 billion is a pretty steep price tag 🤑. I'm curious to see how this case plays out in court 🤝. Will OpenAI be able to justify using that massive amount of user-generated and aggregated content? It'll be interesting to watch the drama unfold 📺.

And can we talk about how outdated this whole concept seems? Like, shouldn't we be moving towards more open-source models or something? 🤷‍♀️
 
🤔 think about it, if these major newspapers can't trust that tech giants like OpenAI won't just take their content without paying or permission, doesn't that speak to the bigger issue of how we value creative work? 📚 We gotta remember that journalism and writing is people's time and effort put into creating something valuable. 💡 Just because it's all digital now, doesn't mean it's free game. 💸
 
🤔 This is wild! I mean, who knew tech giants were just swiping articles from newspapers? 📰💻 It's like they're taking content without asking permission - isn't that copyright infringement 101? 😕 The thing that gets me is the scale of it all. $10 billion in damages? That's a lot of cash! 💸 I can see why the newspapers are upset, especially since book publishers have already taken OpenAI to court over similar issues 📚.

I'm curious to know more about what kind of content they're talking about here. Are we talking about snippets of articles or entire pieces? 🤷‍♂️ And how do you even quantify the value of that stolen content? 💸 The lawsuit seems like it's going to get messy, but I suppose justice will be served if they can prove their claims 🙏.

One thing's for sure - this is a wake-up call for tech companies. You can't just take and use someone else's work without permission or credit! 👊 It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in court 💼
 
🤔 These tech giants gotta stop thinkin' they can just use anyone's work to build their own empires... like it's their own personal library or somethin'. News outlets have been workin' hard to put out quality stuff, and now it's all just bein' used by these companies without so much as a "by your leave". They're talkin' billions of dollars here, which is fair enough, but it's not like they're creatin' any new content, they're just suckin' up what already exists. 🤑 It's like, can't you just pay 'em for the good stuff? Or is that too complicated?
 
🤔 I think it's pretty obvious that OpenAI is benefiting from a huge advantage in terms of content quality, which is basically free. I mean, who has the resources to pay for all those articles? But at the same time, you can argue that the tech giants are using AI to create new business models and opportunities for writers and journalists who might not be getting paid enough.

It's a complex issue, but I think we need to consider the fact that OpenAI is essentially a product of the internet, built on the collective knowledge of humanity. The question is, how should we value that? Should it all go to the creators of those articles, or does the tech giant get some kind of credit for being able to use that content in their products?

It's also worth noting that OpenAI is already changing the game with AI-generated content, which might eventually make traditional journalism obsolete. So, maybe this lawsuit is an attempt to slow down that process and get paid for the work that goes into creating all that valuable content in the first place 🤑💡
 
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