OpenAI Fails to Launch Media Manager Tool

OpenAI has yet to deliver its promised Media Manager tool, designed to allow creators to control how their works are used in AI training, despite an announcement made in May 2024 that it would be ready by 2025. The tool was intended to let creators opt out of datasets and address concerns regarding unauthorized use of intellectual property. However, internal sources indicate that the project has been deprioritized, with no significant work reportedly being done on it. Critics, including artists and legal experts, argue that the delay exacerbates issues around copyright infringement, as existing opt-out methods are seen as cumbersome and ineffective. OpenAI's failure to launch the Media Manager comes amidst ongoing legal challenges from creators who accuse the company of misusing their works. Additionally, OpenAI continues to pursue licensing agreements for premium content while missing its deadline for the tool designed to protect creators' rights.