OpenAI and Microsoft infringed on the copyrights of the Seattle Times and Newsday by using their content to train AI models.

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The thread reports on a lawsuit filed by the Seattle Times and Newsday against OpenAI and Microsoft. The legal action alleges copyright infringement regarding the use of news content to train AI models.

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Parent: AIEntity: OpenAI and MicrosoftSub-entity: Training dataImpact: negativeDate: Sep 7, 2026Target: OpenAI and Microsoft's use of news content for AI training

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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/990932/seattle-times-newsday-lawsuit-openai-microsoft

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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/990932/seattle-times-newsday-lawsuit-openai-microsoft?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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#TheVerge #Tech Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement https://thever.ge/cj5F

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Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for #Copyright infringement

The Seattle Times and Newsday accused the two AI giants of using their content without permission.

https://www.engadget.com/2251707/seattle-times-newsday-sue-openai-microsoft-for-copyright-infringement/

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