A federal judge has rejected OpenAI’s attempt to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times. The tech company is accused of using the publication’s content without consent or compensation to train its AI systems. Judge Sidney Stein advanced the core claims of copyright infringement while narrowing the case’s scope, promising a swift ruling. This legal action could significantly impact the news publishing industry, questioning the financial sustainability of media as readers may opt for AI-generated search results over direct sources. The Times provided evidence showing OpenAI and Microsoft products reproducing near-verbatim excerpts of its articles, bypassing paywalls. Following the lawsuit, OpenAI adjusted its chatbot to avoid verbatim copying. Other publications have opted for licensing deals with OpenAI, contrasting The New York Times’ approach. Legal findings could result in substantial damages if infringement is proven. — news from Hollywood Reporter
