CANADALAND

The Real Reason Why Newspapers Are Suing ChatGPT

06 Dec 2024

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Canada’s legacy media is suing OpenAI, alleging they’re “strip-mining journalism” by using news articles to train its popular ChatGPT software. Do they have a case? Is this a last-ditch effort to secure some cash?Plus, how will Australia’s social media ban for kids work? And an Edmonton journalist being surveilled for 7 months.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison Lowman Further reading: Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator | CBCCanadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win? | The ConversationThe New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement | The VergeAustralia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada? | CBCPre-trial hearing begins in Duncan Kinney statue vandalism case | Edmonton Journal Sponsors: Douglas, CAMHIf you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Real Reason Why Newspapers Are Suing ChatGPT

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