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  • Dec 30, 2023
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NYT VS OPENAI, MICROSOFT: AI & COPYRIGHT CLASH

Why in the News?

  • The New York Times (NYT) initiates legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged “unlawful” use of its copyrighted content.
  • This lawsuit has broader implications for intellectual property (IP) rights in the era of generative AI platforms.
Source: DataFlair

NYT’s Accusations:

  • Accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of using its content without compensation to develop rival products.
  • Claims millions of articles were used to train chatbots that now compete for information reliability.

AI’s Challenge to Creativity:

  • Raises debates on how generative AI platforms affect original content creators.
  • Microsoft’s language models mimic NYT’s content, affecting reader trust and revenue.

AI and IP Rights Debate:

  • Sparks debates on intellectual property rights regarding internet content.
  • Industries like music resist AI-generated songs from scraped material.
  • Urges global reevaluation of outdated copyright laws for AI adaptation.

India’s Copyright Conundrum:

  • Stresses the need for India to update copyright laws for AI-generated content.
  • The Copyright Act of 1957 lacks provisions addressing AI’s reliance on copyrighted datasets.
  • Current definitions of “author” may not align with AI systems utilizing copyrighted data.
Key Terms

1.  Copyright:

Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator exclusive control over the use of their original work, preventing others from reproducing, distributing, or displaying it without permission.

2.  Intellectual Property Rights (IPR):

Intellectual Property Rights encompass legal protections for creations of the mind, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. These rights grant exclusive use or economic benefits to the creators or owners.