Major Newspaper Group Slams OpenAI's Copyright Training Proposals, Urges Government Protection for Artists
A newspaper conglomerate controlled by Alden Global Capital, comprising MediaNews and Tribune Publishing, is strongly opposing OpenAI's proposals regarding AI training regulations in the United States. The criticism appears in over 60 daily newspapers under their control.
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The controversy centers on OpenAI's recent 15-page response to the government's "AI Action Plan," where the company argues for relaxed copyright rules for AI training. OpenAI claims this is crucial for maintaining America's competitive edge against countries like China, suggesting that "rigid copyright rules are repressing innovation and investment" in other markets.
The newspaper conglomerate firmly rejects these arguments, stating that weakening copyright protections would "have a chilling effect not just on news organizations but on all creative content creators." They emphasize that obtaining proper permissions and providing fair compensation to rightsholders is "the right, just and American thing to do."
This dispute highlights the ongoing tension between AI companies and content creators. While AI developers argue that training on copyrighted materials constitutes fair use, most content creators, including those in the music industry, strongly disagree with this interpretation.
The situation is further complicated by the global nature of AI development, as training protections vary significantly between countries. This presents a significant challenge for rightsholders trying to protect their intellectual property in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.
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