Why The New York Times may sue the company behind ChatGPT

It was perhaps a problem that was just waiting to emerge. With generative AI making its presence felt and a lot of users relying on it to create content, it was a matter of time when the copyright issue came into play, especially when it is ‘original’ content. According to a report by NPR, The New York Times is exploring the possibility of suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, the popular chatbot.

The report reveals that the publication and OpenAI have been in talks over a licensing deal. The New York Times wants OpenAI to pay for all the content — news stories, articles — that the AI firm uses for its tools like ChatGPT.