AI Platforms Face Copyright Infringement Accusations and Legal Challenges

Lawmakers and Experts Call for Licensing Regime to Protect Copyrighted Content

Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms are facing criticism and legal challenges for allegedly plagiarizing copyrighted content, with platforms such as ChatGPT and Midjourney V6 accused of generating content that infringes on copyright laws.
OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, is facing a lawsuit from the New York Times, which accuses the company of using copyrighted works without permission.
AI's apparent issues with plagiarism have prompted calls for a licensing regime that would require AI companies to strike deals with news organizations for the use of their content.
Lawmakers in the Senate Judiciary Committee have shown support for such a licensing regime, indicating a need to establish a framework that clarifies that intellectual property laws don't protect AI companies using copyrighted material.
Experts have warned that AI's potential to amplify the power of the tech industry could have damaging impacts on journalism, with AI companies accused of using journalistic content without compensation or credit.