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OpenAI wins fair use defense in news sites lawsuit

A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by news sites Raw Story and AlterNet against OpenAI.

The suit challenged the company’s use of their articles to train its AI systems.

Judge Colleen McMahon ruled that the plaintiffs failed to show any concrete harm caused by OpenAI’s use of their content.

The court supported OpenAI’s fair use argument, noting that ChatGPT synthesizes information rather than simply copying it.

It was highlighted that ChatGPT’s ability to reproduce full articles is unlikely since factual content does not fall under copyright protection.

Recent OpenAI developments

Timeline
08-Nov-2024 🗨️ OpenAI acquires HubSpot founder-owned Chat.com
  • OpenAI acquires Chat.com domain from Dharmesh Shah.
  • Visitors to Chat.com redirected to ChatGPT platform.
07-Nov-2024 ⚔️ OpenAI research VP stresses AI responsibility
  • AI seen as a double-edged sword by Weng.
  • OpenAI restricts access in mainland China.
05-Nov-2024 ⚖️ OpenAI in talks with regulators amid likely for-profit shift
  • OpenAI considers shifting to for-profit status.
  • Discussions focus on valuation of its intellectual properties.
01-Nov-2024 🆕 OpenAI adds search features to ChatGPT, challenging Google
  • OpenAI adds search feature to ChatGPT
  • Available on Plus and Team for mobile and web
30-Oct-2024 💻 OpenAI partners with Broadcom, TSMC for in-house AI chip

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