• by Ray Schultz , November 19, 2024

OpenAI has run into a legal problem in Asia.  

Asian News International (ANI) has filed suit in a New Delhi court, accusing OpenAI of publishing its content to train its large language models. 

The suit also charges that OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, serves ANI content verbatim in response to queries, the Hindustan Times reports.  

In addition, the suit claims that OpenAI attributed fabricated news stories to ANI.  

ANI also alleged that OpenAI "refused to obtain a lawful license or permission" to use its works even while it has entered into licensing agreements with publishers such as The Financial Times.

According to Hindustan Times, OpenAI issued this statement: “We take great care in our products and design process to support news organizations. We are actively engaged in constructive partnerships and conversations with many news organizations around the world, including India, to explore opportunities, listen to feedback, and work collaboratively.”