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A New York federal judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, brought by news outlets Raw Story and AlterNet, over allegations of unauthorized use of their articles for training AI models. The ruling was issued on November 7, 2024, by Judge Colleen McMahon in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The lawsuit claimed that OpenAI misused copyrighted content from the plaintiffs’ websites to develop its AI tools, specifically ChatGPT. However, Judge McMahon found that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate sufficient harm to support their claims. She stated, “Let us be clear about what is really at stake here. The alleged injury for which Plaintiffs truly seek redress is not the exclusion of CMI but the use of Plaintiffs’ articles to develop ChatGPT without compensation”
Judge McMahon also expressed skepticism about whether the plaintiffs could adequately allege a cognizable injury in any future filings. She noted that removing copyright management information (CMI) from articles does not constitute an adverse effect necessary to establish standing in court. “Whether there is another statute or legal theory that does elevate this type of harm remains to be seen. But that question is not before the Court today,” she added .
Raw Story and AlterNet had initially filed their lawsuit on February 28, 2024, seeking damages for copyright infringement based on claims that OpenAI had illegally removed CMI from their articles. The judge’s dismissal allows the plaintiffs the opportunity to amend their complaint, although she indicated doubts about its potential success.
The case reflects a broader trend as various media organizations have initiated lawsuits against OpenAI and other AI companies over similar copyright concerns. OpenAI has faced multiple legal challenges regarding its training practices, with other plaintiffs including major publishers like The New York Times and The Intercept also alleging copyright infringements.
For further details on this case, you can refer to the original article on Reuters.
Sources:
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