USA Today Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Articles
USA Today Co., along with several local newspapers it owns, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The publisher is seeking over $250 million in damages for alleged unauthorized use of its content to train AI models. USA Today claims that OpenAI's actions have caused ongoing harm and contributed to the company’s commercial success through large-scale copyright infringement. This case adds to a growing list of legal challenges against OpenAI, including lawsuits from The New York Times, CNET owner Ziff Davis, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster, and others. USA Today's lawsuit specifically names multiple local outlets as part of the affected entities. OpenAI has not yet responded to requests for comment on this matter.
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