AI Giants Accused of Content Theft by Major Newspapers

A group of major newspaper publishers, including the Chicago Tribune and The Denver Post, have filed lawsuits against artificial intelligence giants OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the tech companies illegally harvested copyrighted articles to improve their AI products. The newspapers claim that the AI platforms are stealing their content without permission or compensation, putting the future of local news at risk. The lawsuits seek damages and restitution for the alleged copyright infringement, highlighting the ongoing battle between traditional media and tech giants in the digital age.