In a new Axios piece, WWSG speaker and media correspondent Sara Fischer examines a pivotal stage in the landmark copyright lawsuit involving a major U.S. newspaper, OpenAI, and Microsoft. The case, first filed in 2023, centers on whether copyrighted journalism can legally be used to train artificial intelligence models without permission or compensation. The publisher argues that its work was copied at scale to create products that can compete with and potentially substitute for its journalism, while OpenAI and Microsoft contend that AI training is transformative and protected under the principle of fair use.
Fischer explains that the outcome could have enormous consequences for both technology and publishing. A decision favoring the publisher could disrupt how AI companies acquire and use training data, while a ruling favoring OpenAI and Microsoft could weaken publishers’ ability to control and monetize the use of their content. The Justice Department has also weighed in on OpenAI’s side, arguing that training AI models on large collections of digital works provides a transformative public benefit. Judge Sidney Stein is expected to determine in the coming months whether all or portions of the case will proceed to trial in 2027.
As one of the country’s leading media industry reporters, Sara Fischer brings audiences timely insight into the forces reshaping journalism, technology, business, and the information economy. Her ability to break down fast-moving changes across media and technology makes her a valuable voice for organizations looking to understand what’s next. To learn more about hosting Sara Fischer, contact WWSG.
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