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Canadian News Outlets Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement
Five major Canadian news organizations, including Postmedia, the Globe and Mail, and CBC/Radio-Canada, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of unlawfully using copyrighted material to train its AI models. The lawsuit, filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, demands damages and a permanent injunction to prevent OpenAI from using their content without permission. The plaintiffs argue that OpenAI profits from their journalism without compensation, while OpenAI maintains its use of publicly available data aligns with fair use. This follows similar lawsuits by other media organizations, though some have reached licensing agreements with OpenAI. (Read More | The Hill Rating)
Conservative Analyst Scott Jennings Joins LA Times Editorial Board
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings has joined the Los Angeles Times editorial board, marking an effort by the publication to bring more ideological diversity to its opinion pieces. This decision follows owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong’s stated goal of achieving greater balance in editorial perspectives. Jennings, a national political analyst, stated he aims to represent conservative voices that often feel marginalized in legacy media. The move is seen as part of the LA Times’ broader strategy to address criticism over perceived bias in its editorial content. (Read More | The Hill Rating)
NBC Faces Potential Revival of Video Privacy Lawsuit
A federal judge in New York indicated he may reverse his earlier dismissal of a class-action lawsuit accusing NBC Universal of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing user data with Meta Platforms. The case stems from allegations that NBC used the Meta Pixel tool to transmit video-viewing data without proper consent. The judge’s decision follows a separate appellate ruling clarifying that the VPPA’s protections should apply broadly, even in digital contexts. The potential reversal could reopen legal challenges for NBC, though the company may still pursue alternative arguments for dismissal. (Read More | MediaPost Rating)
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