News agency ANI accuses OpenAI of illegally using its content to train ChatGPT

ANI (Asian News International), a prominent news agency, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the tech company used its content without permission to train its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. ANI claims that OpenAI not only utilised its copyrighted material without a lawful licence but also accused the company of attributing fabricated news stories to the agency. This lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal challenges faced by OpenAI from various global news organisations and copyright holders, including The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune, who have similarly accused OpenAI of using their work without authorization. The case raises important questions about intellectual property rights in the age of artificial intelligence and the ongoing tensions between media companies and AI developers.