OpenAI and Microsoft Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement

Author Julian Sancton leads the lawsuit, claiming the tech giants used non-fiction authors' work without permission to train their AI systems.

OpenAI and Microsoft are facing a class-action lawsuit filed by author Julian Sancton, alleging copyright infringement in AI training.
Sancton claims that the companies used his and other non-fiction authors' work without permission to train their AI systems.
The lawsuit is the first to name Microsoft as a defendant, highlighting the company's significant investment in OpenAI and the integration of OpenAI's systems into Microsoft's products.
Sancton is seeking an unspecified amount in damages and a court order to stop the alleged infringement.
This lawsuit comes amid a turbulent time for OpenAI, with the recent ousting of CEO Sam Altman, who has since joined Microsoft.