Creative industries unite to support nyt in copyright challenge against OpenAI and Microsoft

A broad coalition representing creative professionals across music, film, television, performing arts, and creative writing has joined the legal action initiated by the New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft. These organizations submitted amicus briefs supporting the Times' position in the high-stakes copyright dispute, which is viewed as a test case for the future of the wider creative economy. Several briefs filed recently argued that AI developers should not be permitted to utilize publishers' copyrighted material for training their large language models. This support extends beyond creative groups; journalism organizations, including the News/Media Alliance and various local journalism groups, also filed briefs to underscore the importance of maintaining the financial viability of the journalism sector. The central theme across the submitted briefs emphasizes that AI companies should not receive broad exemptions from licensing copyrighted content. The involvement of Hollywood further signals the industry's recognition of the stakes involved, even among groups without immediate legal incentives to sue.