Microsoft, OpenAI Sued By Newspaper Publishers For Copyright Infringement Over Allegedly Generating 'Near-Verbatim Copies'
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Eight U.S. newspaper publishers, owned by Alden Global Capital, have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) and OpenAI in a New York federal court for copyright infringement. The publishers accuse the companies of using their articles without permission in AI products like ChatGPT and Copilot, attributing inaccurate information to them. This lawsuit adds to a series of legal challenges faced by Microsoft and OpenAI over similar issues.

May 01, 2024 | 11:06 am
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Microsoft Corp faces a lawsuit for copyright infringement alongside OpenAI, accused by newspaper publishers of using their content without permission in AI products.
The lawsuit directly involves Microsoft, potentially affecting its reputation and possibly leading to financial penalties or changes in how its AI products use copyrighted content. Given the high profile of the case and the involvement of significant U.S. newspapers, there could be a negative short-term impact on Microsoft's stock as the market reacts to potential legal complications and the broader implications for Microsoft's AI product strategies.
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