Encyclopedias Take Legal Action Against AI Giant OpenAI
Leading publishers file copyright lawsuit against OpenAI for unauthorized use of nearly 100,000 encyclopedia articles in training large language models.
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster, two of the world's most renowned reference publishers, have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI powerhouse OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI violated the copyrights of nearly 100,000 encyclopedia articles by using them to train its large language models, including the wildly popular ChatGPT.
The publishers claim that OpenAI's unauthorized use of their content has caused significant financial harm and threatens the viability of their businesses. They argue that the AI company's actions undermine the value of their intellectual property and deprives them of the revenue they would have earned from licensing the content.
In a statement, the publishers expressed their concern that OpenAI's use of their articles without permission sets a dangerous precedent. They emphasized the importance of protecting the hard work and investment that goes into creating high-quality reference materials, which serve as valuable educational resources for the public.
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