How Generative AI's Copyright Infringement Threatens Journalism's Future The latest lawsuit filed by two news organizations, Seattle Times and Newsday, against OpenAI and Microsoft has brought attention to the contentious issue of copyright infringement in the age of generative AI.
This development is striking not just because of the growing list of publishers taking on tech giants but also due to the eerie familiarity of their claims.
Generative AI, touted as a revolutionary tool for creative professionals and hobbyists alike, has been accused by these news organizations of "methodically scraping" copyrighted content without permission.