Specifically, the AI startup is first looking to license content from CNN articles to train ChatGPT, as well as incorporate CNN's own journalistic content into its products.
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Meanwhile, Time Magazine CEO Jessica Sibley said in a statement that the publisher “is in discussions with OpenAI and we are optimistic about reaching a deal that reflects the fair value of our content.”
“Our goal is to support a healthy news ecosystem, be a good partner, and create mutually beneficial opportunities,” OpenAI said in a blog post Monday. The company said it has been “pursuing partnerships with news organizations” to train its AI systems on “content that is not publicly available.”
OpenAI said it is also in discussions with the News/Media Alliance, a trade group representing more than 2,200 media outlets worldwide, “to explore opportunities, discuss their concerns and develop solutions.”
The talks come as OpenAI and its financial backer Microsoft face multiple lawsuits alleging they used copyrighted works to train AI models.
The latest lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court by authors Nicholas Basbanes and Nicholas Gage, who say the companies misused their work to train AI models. The New York Times also sued the companies late last month, accusing them of illegally using millions of their articles to train chatbots.
OpenAI has also been in talks with Gannett, News Corp, Guardian News & Media and IAC, according to recent reports. “We have had previous conversations with a number of developers, including OpenAI, which we hope can now move into commercial discussions about using our journalism to build and power their products,” Guardian News & Media, which owns The Guardian, said in a statement.
OpenAI also previously signed a multi-year licensing deal with Politico parent company Axel Springer SE worth tens of millions of dollars. In July 2023, OpenAI announced a deal with the Associated Press for an undisclosed amount.
Not all major news outlets are willing to negotiate with OpenAI, however. The Washington Post has broken off negotiations with OpenAI in recent months and is considering legal action against OpenAI, as has the New York Times.
A major concern for news publishers is compensation. Recent reports suggest that OpenAI has paid each news publisher between $1 million and $5 million per year for the use of their content. However, this fee is considered too low for some leading newspapers.
Hoang Hai (according to Bloomberg, NYT, Reuters)
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