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New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash

18 Sept 02:37 Key points summarised by AI

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging their AI models, including ChatGPT and Copilot, illegally used millions of its copyrighted articles for training without permission or payment.
The lawsuit claims the AI companies are 'free-riding' on the Times' journalistic investment to create substitutive products, seeking billions in damages and an injunction to halt content use and destroy harvested data.
This legal action highlights a growing industry-wide battle over copyright infringement, as publishers and content creators increasingly challenge generative AI companies for unauthorized use of their intellectual property.
The Times rejects OpenAI's 'transformative' defense, arguing that the AI output directly competes with and mimics its journalism, posing a significant threat to the production and protection of independent news.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.