Microsoft's AI boss thinks it's perfectly OK to steal content if it's on the open web
How does Mustafa Suleyman define "freeware"?
Mustafa Suleyman defines "freeware" as content published on the open web that can be freely copied, recreated, and reproduced without any restrictions. He believes that such content falls under the category of fair use, suggesting that AI companies can use this publicly available data for training their models without any legal implications.
How is copyright automatically granted in the US?
Copyright is automatically granted in the US the moment an original work of authorship is created and fixed in a tangible medium of expression2. Registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is not required for protection but is necessary before filing an infringement lawsuit.
What are the allegations against Microsoft and OpenAI?
Microsoft and OpenAI face allegations of using copyrighted online stories to train generative AI models without proper authorization or compensation, leading to multiple lawsuits against both companies. The lawsuits claim that their actions constitute copyright infringement and undermine relationships with readers and partners, depriving content creators of revenue.