Is AI stealing news? Indian Agency takes OpenAI to court
Will the case brought by ANI alter the rules governing AI and media rights in India?
Asian News International (ANI), India’s major news agency, has sued OpenAI, accusing the company of utilising copyrighted news content without authorisation. This lawsuit, the first of its sort in India, might have far-reaching repercussions for artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights.
The arguments
ANI’s Position: The news agency argues that it is against intellectual property rights to use its content without permission. Additionally, ANI raises concerns on disinformation, highlighting the dangers of ChatGPT producing fake news, particularly in politically delicate situations.
According to ANI’s attorney, OpenAI is not authorised to profit from the content just because it is publicly available.
OpenAI’s Defence: In accordance with fair use guidelines, OpenAI maintains that it only uses data that is publicly accessible. The company claims that facts are not covered by copyright, stressing its dedication to working with news outlets.
Since OpenAI’s servers are located outside of India, the company’s attorney contends that ANI’s claims are without jurisdiction.
The facts
ANI filed a case in Delhi High Court against OpenAI, alleging that the AI startup utilised its copyrighted content to train ChatGPT without authorisation. ANI claims that ChatGPT reproduces ANI news stories verbatim upon request.
Fabricated Information: ANI claims that ChatGPT created bogus remarks attributed to the agency. They argue that these “hallucinations” undermine ANI’s trustworthiness and may lead to disinformation with public consequences.
Global Context: The situation with ANI is a part of an expanding trend. Due to similar copyright concerns, major publishers such as The New York Times, Raw Story, and eight U.S. newspapers have also sued AI companies, claiming that their content were used without permission for training.
Court’s Response: The Delhi High Court intends to designate an impartial specialist to evaluate the copyright ramifications. In January, a thorough hearing on the matter is planned.
This lawsuit may influence how AI businesses handle copyrighted news information going forward, as pressure from throughout the world mounts on these corporations over copyright use. Will the case brought by ANI alter the rules governing AI and media rights in India?
