India’s leading media outlets are set to file lawsuits against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, accusing the company of using their content without permission.
Several major Indian news organizations are planning to join the lawsuit initiated by Asia’s largest news agency, Asian News International (ANI), which first filed a legal case against OpenAI in November. The companies allege that OpenAI has used their copyrighted content without consent, demanding compensation of 2 crore.
As ChatGPT seeks to expand its operations in India, where it has the largest user base, the case has gained significant attention. The lawsuit involves some of India’s oldest and most prominent newspapers, including The Indian Express, The Hindu, India Today, and NDTV, owned by business tycoon Gautam Adani.
OpenAI, however, has denied the allegations, claiming it only uses publicly available data from the internet following acceptable legal standards.
In January 2023, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, visited New Delhi to discuss the company’s plans for AI development in India with India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Altman emphasized India’s potential leadership role in the AI revolution due to its large market.
Liberty News’ international correspondent states that the case highlights the ongoing global legal challenges faced by ChatGPT, with over a dozen lawsuits filed worldwide by publishers, artists, and media agencies. The primary concern is whether the data used by the AI chatbot, such as content from news outlets, is being legally acquired and utilized. In December 2023, the New York Times also filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, demanding compensation in the millions.
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