An EU Court Adviser Says AI Chatbots Can Infringe Publishers’ Rights. Facts Stay Free, the Writing Does Not. What It Means for Companies, Publishers and Users

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In the first generative AI case at the EU Court of Justice, Advocate General Szpunar says chatbots that fetch news articles live and reuse them can infringe press publishers’ rights, but only if they get around access barriers or reproduce the article’s wording so recognisably that readers can skip the original. Facts stay free. On the actual dolphin article in the case, his test points against the publisher. What it means for companies, publishers and users. Not legal advice.
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