Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
Microsoft claims virtually zero users retrieved New York Times articles through its chatbot amid sweeping copyright litigation.
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Source diversity sample: Reuters · The Seattle Times · The New York Times · The Verge.
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Sources (4)
- Seattle Times, Newsday sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement Reuters · 17h ago
- The Seattle Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement The Seattle Times · 17h ago
- Court Filings In A.I. Suit Invoke Copyright Law, Culture and Sports The New York Times · 17h ago
- Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot The Verge · 17h ago
The story so far
Microsoft reports that virtually nobody was grabbing New York Times articles through its chatbot. This disclosure arrives as the Seattle Times and Newsday join legal actions against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging widespread copyright infringement.
Court filings in related artificial intelligence suits also invoke copyright law alongside culture and sports contexts. The Seattle Times initiated formal legal action against both technology companies.
Meanwhile, ongoing court documents examine broader intellectual property implications as publishers press infringement claims. Current reporting does not yet specify the timeline for upcoming judicial hearings or trial dates.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.
The obvious questions
Which publications filed lawsuits against Microsoft and OpenAI?
The Seattle Times and Newsday filed lawsuits alleging copyright infringement.
What did Microsoft state regarding New York Times articles?
Microsoft stated that virtually nobody was grabbing New York Times articles through its chatbot.
What subjects do the court filings invoke?
The court filings invoke copyright law, culture, and sports.
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