Canadian News Publishers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

A coalition of major Canadian news publishers, including The Canadian Press and CBC/Radio-Canada, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train its AI system, ChatGPT. The lawsuit, filed in Ontario, seeks damages potentially amounting to billions of dollars and a cessation of OpenAI's use of the content. The claimants argue that OpenAI's practices violate copyright laws, undermining investments in journalism. OpenAI asserts that its training data is sourced from publicly available information under fair use principles. This lawsuit is part of a broader trend of legal challenges against AI companies by content creators across various fields. Meanwhile, India has launched the IndiaAI Mission with substantial funding to enhance AI capabilities, highlighting the global focus on AI development.