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Danish media seeks collective deal with OpenAI to prevent marginalization by chatbots.
Legal threats push OpenAI to negotiate partnerships with media for fair compensation and content protection.
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Danish Media Threatens Legal Action Against OpenAI
Major Danish media outlets, led by the Danish Press Publications Collective Management Organization, are considering legal action against OpenAI due to alleged unauthorized use of their content for training AI models. Concerns about marginalization prompted the threat, with a focus on seeking compensation for the media's work. This move comes after similar lawsuits against OpenAI by other entities led to licensing agreements, setting a precedent for content usage. The collective approach by Danish media aims to negotiate collectively, highlighting the challenges faced by smaller countries in dealing with tech giants.
Denmark's Push for Copyright Protection Amid AI Developments
Rhonda, representing Danish media, is urging OpenAI and Google's Gemini to enter partnership agreements to safeguard publishers' rights in the face of AI advancements. Time is crucial as AI technologies threaten to devalue publishers' content in the digital landscape. Past agreements with Bing and Google started the dialogue on compensation but lacked clarity on terms. The Danish Press Publications Collective Management Organization, established to protect local media interests, emphasizes the necessity of collective bargaining to secure a fair position for Denmark in negotiations with major tech companies.
Danish media outlets want a group deal with OpenAI amid fears that smaller countries will become marginalized as chatbots become prolific. If they don’t get one, they are threatening to sue.