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Encyclopedia Britannica just sued OpenAI over ChatGPT — here’s why AI training is under fire (again)

Britannica files a Manhattan federal suit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of nearly 100,000 Britannica articles for AI training.
The lawsuit includes Merriam-Webster and could affect how publishers license training data for AI models.
Britannica contends that training on its reference material without permission may infringe copyright and undermine the source.
The case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits over AI training data and licensing requirements.
The filing seeks damages and a court order to stop using Britannica content for training in the future.
Britannica asserts its articles are high-quality references built over decades with subject-matter experts.
OpenAI provides options for users to opt out of training conversations, but data rights concerns persist.
The lawsuit marks a notable legal clash over whether AI training on copyrighted material is fair use or infringement.
The Reuters report identifies Manhattan federal court as the venue for Britannica's lawsuit.
The case could influence licensing, licensing deals, and data transparency in AI development.

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