"AI Licensing Battles Escalate as OpenAI, Microsoft Face Lawsuits and Media Pushback"
OpenAI is seeking to license news articles for AI training, following Apple's lead, but with lower financial offers. The move comes as OpenAI faces a lawsuit from The New York Times for copyright infringement. OpenAI has proposed deals between $1 million and $5 million, while Apple has offered at least $50 million for similar licenses. Both companies aim to use the content to improve their AI models, with OpenAI emphasizing respect for content creators' rights and exploring new revenue models amidst legal challenges.