Mercury News and other newspapers file lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI for new artificial intelligence technology

The Mercury News and seven other newspapers have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that the tech giants illegally used millions of copyrighted articles to develop their advanced artificial intelligence products. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot were created by harvesting content from newspapers without permission or compensation.

According to the lawsuit, the newspapers have invested billions of dollars in sending reporters to cover real events, while Microsoft and OpenAI have used their reporting to create AI products that compete with traditional news publishers. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on behalf of newspapers such as the Mercury News, Chicago Tribune, and New York Daily News.

Microsoft’s Copilot chatbot has helped the company increase its market value by $1 trillion, while OpenAI has reached a value of over $90 billion. The newspaper industry, on the other hand, has struggled to adapt to the digital era and find a sustainable business model.

The lawsuit highlights the growing concern over the use of copyrighted material in training generative AI. While Microsoft and OpenAI argue that their use of copyrighted content is legal and transformative, the newspapers claim that their work is being exploited without fair compensation.

The newspapers are seeking damages, restitution of profits, and a court order to stop the alleged copyright infringement. The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for the future of AI development and the protection of intellectual property rights. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.