OpenAI has entered into negotiations with renowned news broadcasters CNN, Fox Corp, and Time aiming to license their news content, which will be instrumental in training OpenAI's AI chatbots, including the well-known ChatGPT.
Central to these talks is the licensing of varied digital media content, spanning articles, videos and imagery.
The company has been embroiled in several copyright-related lawsuits, including a notable one from The New York Times, which challenges the fair use of its content in AI training.
In response to these lawsuits, OpenAI has firmly stated that the allegations are "without merit," emphasising its commitment to engaging with media organisations for legitimate content licensing and AI integration.
Proactive measures
OpenAI's move to secure licensing agreements with these media entities is seen as a proactive measure against potential copyright infringements.
This effort is part of OpenAI's broader strategy to augment the accuracy and currency of its AI models.
Fox Corp has taken a parallel initiative, announcing the launch of a Polygon-based blockchain platform to authenticate the use of its content by AI firms.
Jessica Sibley, CEO of Time, expressed optimism regarding the ongoing discussions with OpenAI.
In a statement she said: "We are optimistic about reaching an agreement that reflects the fair value of our content." This indicates a positive inclination towards a potential collaboration.
As it stands, OpenAI's publicly available AI chatbot, ChatGPT-3.5, incorporates training data up to January 2022.
However, OpenAI's advanced model, ChatGPT-4, has expanded capabilities, including internet browsing, thus overcoming previous data limitations.