Canadian News Giants Take on OpenAI

On December 1, 2024, major Canadian news outlets like the Toronto Star, CBC, and Globe and Mail sued OpenAI, accusing the company of unlawfully scraping their content to train ChatGPT without permission or compensation. Seeking potentially billions in damages, the publishers argue this undermines journalism's investment. OpenAI defends its actions under fair use, highlighting existing licensing deals with some media. This landmark case echoes similar US lawsuits and tests Canada’s Online News Act in the AI landscape.