Published Dec 27, 2023 01:51PM ET© Anthony Behar/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect The New York Times Co. (NYT) sues Microsoft (MSFT) and OpenAI on copyright concernsMSFT +0.36% Add to/Remove from Watchlist NYT +2.16% Add to/Remove from WatchlistThe New York Times Co. (NYT) has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft (NASDAQ: ), alleging that they used millions of the newspaper's articles to train chatbots without permission. According to Reuters, The Times stated it is the first major U.S. media organization to sue OpenAI and Microsoft regarding copyright issues. As a result, they feel it threatens their ability to provide that service. Furthermore, the publication accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of trying to "free-ride" on its massive investment in its journalism. The NYT was quoted as stating: "There is nothing 'transformative' about using The Times's content without payment to create products that substitute for The Times and steal audiences away from it."

Source: The Times December 27, 2023 19:29 UTC