Microsoft AI Chief's 'Freeware' Remark Ignites Debate Over Web Content Use

Mustafa Suleyman's comments challenge established copyright norms, fueling ongoing legal battles with AI companies.

Suleyman claims open web content has been considered 'freeware' since the 1990s, sparking controversy.
Legal experts argue his views contradict current copyright laws and fair use regulations.
Microsoft and OpenAI face multiple lawsuits for allegedly using copyrighted content to train AI models.
Suleyman suggests robots.txt files as a solution, though they lack legal binding power.
The debate underscores the need for updated policies to address AI's use of online content.