New York Times Sues OpenAI And Microsoft Over Alleged 'Free-Ride' Of Articles In AI Development For Chatbots

The New York Times has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, marking the first major lawsuit against the tech giants over their artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.

As per reports by Financial Times, the newspaper alleges that both companies have leveraged millions of articles without permission to develop groundbreaking AI technology, seeking unspecified billions of dollars in damages for copyright infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property.

This move reflects growing concerns in the media industry that AI models, capable of generating humanlike content, may have utilised their material without proper compensation or authorisation during creation.

OpenAI expressed surprise and disappointment, emphasising its commitment to working with content creators, while Microsoft did not provide immediate comment.

This legal challenge follows a series of lawsuits alleging copyright infringement against OpenAI, including actions by bestselling authors and journalists.