Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction | CBC News
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Canada's artificial intelligence minister is closely observing court cases in Canada and the U.S. to inform Ottawa's regulatory strategies for AI. Companies like OpenAI are contesting jurisdiction over lawsuits related to copyright infringement from news publishers. While there are no immediate plans for a specific copyright bill, the focus remains on integrating copyright issues within the broader AI regulatory framework. Canadian news organizations are collectively suing OpenAI for allegedly using their content without permission to train AI systems, raising important questions about copyright usage in the AI landscape.
Evan Solomon's office stated he plans to address copyright within Canada's broader AI regulatory approach, focusing on protecting cultural sovereignty and creator involvement.
The coalition of Canadian news publishers is suing OpenAI, alleging it scraped content from their websites without permission, violating copyright laws while profiting from that use.
The Ontario Superior Court is set to hear a jurisdictional challenge regarding OpenAI's use of copyrighted content, as AI companies navigate regulatory uncertainties.
Canadian news organizations, including CBC/Radio-Canada and the Toronto Star, have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI for breaches of copyright related to AI training.
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