Hollywood Stars Back NYT in OpenAI Lawsuit Over AI Training Data

A coalition of Hollywood companies and the Cate Blanchett-backed Human Consent Foundation have filed an amicus brief supporting The New York Times in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The group argues that AI companies have the "proven infrastructure" to license content, countering OpenAI's claims that it could not reasonably clear rights for training data.

This legal filing adds significant weight to the ongoing dispute over AI training data. The New York Times lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft unlawfully used millions of its copyrighted articles to train their AI models. The involvement of Hollywood figures highlights broader concerns about intellectual property and the ethical acquisition of data for artificial intelligence development.

Recent weeks have seen increased scrutiny of AI companies' data practices. OpenAI previously restricted internet access for its AI models due to concerns about sensitive data leaks. Meanwhile, other AI firms like Anthropic have faced allegations of using copyrighted books and accessing private data, underscoring the complex ethical and legal landscape surrounding AI development.