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Allies concerned over Trump's unreliable stance on Taiwan #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5By3j

Bruce Springsteen snubs Chris Christie during a concert #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByrO

'Take the hint': Senate GOP leaders openly hope Trump shuts up about vulnerable Republican #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Bysl

NYT's Maggie Haberman warns Trump handing Dems powerful ammo without even realizing it #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BysY

Kash Patel exploded at FBI official who dared question girlfriend's security detail: NYT #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BysI

Trump DHS chief struggling for 'positive human relationship' with his GOP overseer: report #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BypI

GOP official busted in child predator sting operation #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByqM

Fox's Maria Bartiromo clashes with guest on air over Trump's war #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BynW

Sam Alito watched blue states outsmart him — and he's 'big mad': legal analysts #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BynP

'Stinks to high heaven': Chris Hayes connects the dots on Trump's brazen slush fund #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByoR

Smithsonian defies Trump and restores damning detail to his national portrait #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byme

New court filing argues Trump's $10B lawsuit against the IRS is unconstitutional #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byj1

'That dog ain't gonna hunt': GOP strategist warns Jim Jordan's spin won't fly with voters #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byke

Trump buried in mockery after telling Fox News shock remark was a 'perfect statement' #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byhl

Trump's bid to pay off 'monsters' leaves national security journalist in disbelief #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByhK

Stephen Miller drowning in ethics conflicts as wife's side hustles grow: report #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byid

Single passage gets Pulitzer-winning book about slavery banned in deep red state #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byfq

Supreme Court delivers massive blow to Dems​' last-ditch gerrymander gambit #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BydP

JD Vance's awkward moment draws mockery online #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BydQ

Johnson shrugs off abuse allegations against GOP lawmaker : 'He's got to work that out' #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5Byav

Ex-GOP insider names the 'Sith Lord' who trained Trump #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BycT

Backlash as Trump accuses NYT journalist of committing treason #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByZK

Firestorm as Dem slashes sentence for MAGA election denier: 'Sends a worrisome signal' #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByZz

Republicans furious as Hegseth blindsides Congress with shock troop cancellation #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByWh

Dem cuts election denier Tina Peters' sentence in half #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByUi

'Don't do this!' GOP pollster at a loss on CNN over new clip of Trump #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByW9

Trump named again in newly found Epstein accusations dating to 2009 #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5ByWA

Trump sued after ordering coal plant to stay open — that's now releasing mercury into air #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BzYJ

'Jesus healed': Mockery as ailing  lawyer wants J6 clients back amid potential DOJ payout #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BzXj

Dems warned they're about to lose something no gerrymander can ever replace #RawStory https://twp.ai/E5BzUd

Supreme Court deals a blow to effort to restrict abortion pill access — for now — #RawStory

❝The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed women to continue accessing the abortion pill #Mifepristone through telehealth visits, blocking a lower court ruling that would have required in-person visits while litigation continues.❞

https://www.rawstory.com/mifepristone-supreme-court-2676897281/

@uspolitics #USPolitics #womensRights #freedomOfChoice #abortionRights #abortion

I downloaded a gen AI image from a post because of its text error... Now I cant remember the post it came from. Can anyone help? It was about 4 hours ago.

#help #starmer #rawstory #mastodonhelp

📰 Home state voters overwhelmingly approve of Noem firing: 'She couldn't hang on' — #RawStory

Most people in #KristiNoem's home state of #SouthDakota thought she did a terrible job, too.

https://www.rawstory.com/noem-polling-home-state/

📰 'Oh my God!' MSNBC hosts laugh at sad support for Trump's 'Marie Antoinette Ballroom' — #RawStory

"Reacting to polling that shows Americans overwhelmingly oppose #DonaldTrump tearing down the East Wing to build a gaudy 90k sq. ft. ballroom that will dwarf the #WhiteHouse, an #MSNBC panel… reported that a #Ipsos/#WashingtonPost poll showed only 28% of those polled supported the construction…"

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-ballroom-2674253738/

#MarieAntoinetteBallroom
#TrumpBallroom
#AmericansOpposeTrumpBallroom

How come that so many men from the middle ages spawn in present-day America?

/by #DavidEdwards
/via #RawStory

https://www.rawstory.com/charlie-kirk-women-choice/

#Cologne #Feminism #ClimateJustice #YouthForClimate

@democracydocket
@democratsabroad
@indivisibleteam

#Resist
#USpol #Legal

#JuryNullification

A 🧵

👉“I encourage any juror who thinks the police or prosecutors have crossed the line in a particular case to refuse to convict.”👈

Via #WillBunch, #Rawstory

https://www.rawstory.com/this-shock-move-has-shown-how-regular-folks-can-cripple-trump/

*OPINION:
This shock move has shown how regular folks can cripple #Trump*

As...

Haha who could have predicted that?

But hey, he was at least willing to lie to your face

#RawStoryNews #RawStory #Trump #DonaldTrump #Harris #KamalaHarris #GazaWar #Israel #AbandonHarris

US Southern District Court (New York) has dismissed a copyright case against OpenAI brought by publishers Raw Story and AltNet. The judge indicated an amended complaint from the publishers could be allowed.

Ruling decision is summarized on pages 8-9 in this post (PDF). https://regmedia.co.uk/2024/11/08/openaicopyrightdismissal.pdf #AI #lawsuit #OpenAI #ChatGPT #SDNY #copyright #AItraining #rawstory #altnet

Raw Story v. OpenAI: A Landmark Decision Shaping AI Copyright Law

In a significant ruling that could help define the boundaries of AI training and copyright law, Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York has dismissed Raw Story Media and AlterNet Media's copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI. This November 2024 decision provides crucial insights into how courts may approach the intersection of AI development and copyright protection.

The Case at a Glance

Raw Story and AlterNet, two independent news organizations, filed suit against OpenAI in February 2024, alleging that the company had unlawfully used their copyrighted news articles to train its large language models (LLMs). The case joined a growing roster of lawsuits challenging AI companies' training practices, including similar actions by authors and news organizations.

Key Arguments and the Court's Analysis

1. Direct Copyright Infringement

The plaintiffs argued that OpenAI directly infringed their copyrights by copying their articles into training datasets. However, the court found this claim inadequately pleaded because the plaintiffs failed to:
- Identify specific copyrighted works that were allegedly infringed
- Register these works with the Copyright Office before filing suit
- Demonstrate actual copying by OpenAI

 2. The Output Question

A fascinating aspect of the court's analysis concerned whether ChatGPT's outputs could constitute copyright infringement. The plaintiffs claimed that the AI could reproduce their articles' content, but Judge McMahon found this argument speculative and unsupported by concrete examples.

3. Vicarious and Contributory Infringement

The court also dismissed secondary infringement claims, noting that the plaintiffs failed to identify any direct infringement by third parties that OpenAI might have facilitated or encouraged.

Broader Implications

This ruling has several significant implications for the AI industry and content creators:

1. Pleading Standards: The decision establishes a high bar for plaintiffs in AI copyright cases. Simply alleging that content was likely used in training isn't enough – specific works and registrations must be identified.
2. Training Data Analysis: The court's analysis suggests that the mere inclusion of copyrighted material in training datasets may not automatically constitute infringement, though this question wasn't definitively resolved.
3. Output-Based Claims: The ruling indicates skepticism toward claims based on theoretical ability to reproduce content without concrete examples of such reproduction.

Overall, the court's emphasis on specific, concrete evidence of infringement suggests that future cases may need to focus more on demonstrable harm rather than theoretical capabilities.

Why Raw Story Would Likely Succeed in the EU: A Legal Analysis

In the European Union, Raw Story's case against OpenAI would likely have a substantially different outcome, though "winning" might look quite different from what we typically think of as a court victory in the US system. Here's why:

Automatic Rights and Standing

First, Raw Story would clear the initial hurdles that proved fatal in the US case. Under EU law, particularly Article 15 of the DSM Directive, press publishers automatically have rights over their content for two years after publication. There's no registration requirement, and the mere fact of publication establishes their standing to bring a claim.

Burden Reversal

The crucial difference lies in the burden of proof. In the EU, once Raw Story established they were news publishers whose content was potentially used in training, the burden would effectively shift to OpenAI to demonstrate either:

• They didn't use the content
• They had proper licensing arrangements
• They complied with opt-out mechanisms
• They had implemented required technical measures

Presumption of Protection

Unlike in the US case, where Raw Story needed to prove specific instances of copying, EU law would presume that systematic web scraping for AI training likely included news content unless proven otherwise. This presumption alone would probably force OpenAI into a settlement or licensing agreement.

Different Definition of "Victory"

However, the outcome wouldn't necessarily be a traditional "win" in the sense of damages for past infringement. Instead, the likely result would be:

1. Mandatory Licensing Agreement
2. Structured compensation framework
3. Ongoing payment mechanisms
4. Usage tracking requirements
5. Regular reporting obligations

Why This Matters

The EU approach effectively transforms what would be a copyright infringement case in the US into something more akin to a regulatory compliance matter. This reflects the EU's broader philosophy that AI development should occur within structured regulatory frameworks that protect various stakeholders' rights from the outset, rather than addressing conflicts through litigation after the fact.

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Raw Story vs. OpenAI: Eine bahnbrechende Entscheidung, die das KI-Urheberrecht beeinflusst

In einem Urteil, das dazu beitragen könnte, die Grenzen von KI-Training und Urheberrecht zu definieren, hat Richterin Colleen McMahon vom Southern District of New York die Klage von Raw Story Media und AlterNet Media gegen OpenAI wegen Urheberrechtsverletzung abgewiesen. Diese Entscheidung vom November 2024 gibt wichtige Einblicke in die Art und Weise, wie Gerichte die Überschneidung von KI-Entwicklung und Urheberrechtsschutz angehen können.

Der Fall auf einen Blick

Raw Story und AlterNet, zwei unabhängige Nachrichtenorganisationen, reichten im Februar 2024 Klage gegen OpenAI ein und behaupteten, das Unternehmen habe ihre urheberrechtlich geschützten Nachrichtenartikel unrechtmäßig zum Training seiner großen Sprachmodelle (LLMs) verwendet. Der Fall reiht sich ein in eine wachsende Zahl von Klagen gegen die Trainingspraktiken von KI-Unternehmen, einschließlich ähnlicher Klagen von Autoren und Nachrichtenorganisationen.

Hauptargumente und Analyse des Gerichts

1. Direkte Verletzung des Urheberrechts

Die Kläger argumentierten, dass OpenAI ihre Urheberrechte direkt verletzte, indem es ihre Artikel in Trainingsdatensätze kopierte. Das Gericht befand diese Behauptung jedoch als unzureichend, da die Kläger es versäumten:
- konkrete urheberrechtlich geschützte Werke zu benennen, die angeblich verletzt wurden
- diese Werke vor Einreichung der Klage beim Copyright Office zu registrieren
- das tatsächliche Kopieren durch OpenAI nachzuweisen

2. The Output Question

Ein faszinierender Aspekt der Analyse des Gerichts betraf die Frage, ob die Ergebnisse von ChatGPT eine Urheberrechtsverletzung darstellen könnten. Die Kläger behaupteten, dass die KI den Inhalt ihrer Artikel reproduzieren könnte, aber Richter McMahon hielt dieses Argument für spekulativ und nicht durch konkrete Beispiele gestützt.

3. Stellvertretende und mitwirkende Rechtsverletzung

Das Gericht wies auch die Klagen wegen sekundärer Rechtsverletzung ab und stellte fest, dass die Klägerinnen keine unmittelbare Rechtsverletzung durch Dritte festgestellt haben, die OpenAI erleichtert oder gefördert haben könnte.

Weiterreichende Auswirkungen

Dieses Urteil hat mehrere wichtige Auswirkungen auf die KI-Branche und die Urheber von Inhalten:

1. Rechtfertigungsgründe: Die Entscheidung legt die Messlatte für Kläger in KI-Urheberrechtsfällen hoch. Die bloße Behauptung, dass der Inhalt wahrscheinlich für Schulungszwecke verwendet wurde, reicht nicht aus - es müssen konkrete Werke und Registrierungen genannt werden.
2. Analyse von Trainingsdaten: Die Analyse des Gerichts deutet darauf hin, dass die bloße Aufnahme von urheberrechtlich geschütztem Material in Trainingsdatensätze nicht automatisch eine Rechtsverletzung darstellt, obwohl diese Frage nicht endgültig geklärt wurde.
3. Output-basierte Ansprüche: Das Urteil zeigt Skepsis gegenüber Behauptungen, die auf der theoretischen Fähigkeit beruhen, Inhalte zu reproduzieren, ohne konkrete Beispiele für eine solche Reproduktion.

Insgesamt deutet die Betonung des Gerichts auf spezifische, konkrete Beweise für eine Rechtsverletzung darauf hin, dass in künftigen Fällen der Schwerpunkt eher auf nachweisbarem Schaden als auf theoretischen Möglichkeiten liegen sollte.

Warum Raw Story in der EU wahrscheinlich Erfolg haben würde: Eine rechtliche Analyse

In der Europäischen Union würde die Klage von Raw Story gegen OpenAI wahrscheinlich ganz anders ausgehen, auch wenn ein „Sieg“ ganz anders aussehen könnte als das, was wir im US-System üblicherweise unter einem Gerichtssieg verstehen. Hier ist der Grund dafür:

Automatische Rechte und Klagebefugnis

Erstens würde Raw Story die ersten Hürden nehmen, die sich im US-Fall als fatal erwiesen. Nach EU-Recht, insbesondere Artikel 15 der DSM-Richtlinie, haben Presseverleger automatisch zwei Jahre lang nach der Veröffentlichung Rechte an ihren Inhalten. Es gibt keine Registrierungspflicht, und die bloße Tatsache der Veröffentlichung reicht aus, um eine Klage einzureichen.

Umkehrung der Beweislast

Der entscheidende Unterschied liegt in der Beweislast. In der EU würde sich die Beweislast auf OpenAI verlagern, sobald Raw Story nachweist, dass es sich um einen Nachrichtenverlag handelt, dessen Inhalte potenziell für Schulungszwecke verwendet werden:

• Sie haben den Inhalt nicht verwendet
• Sie verfügten über ordnungsgemäße Lizenzen
• Sie haben sich an die Opt-out-Mechanismen gehalten
• Sie hatten die erforderlichen technischen Maßnahmen durchgeführt

Vermutung des Schutzes

Anders als im US-Fall, in dem Raw Story konkrete Fälle des Kopierens nachweisen musste, würde das EU-Recht davon ausgehen, dass systematisches Web-Scraping für das KI-Training bis zum Beweis des Gegenteils wahrscheinlich auch Nachrichteninhalte umfasst. Allein diese Vermutung würde OpenAI wahrscheinlich zu einem Vergleich oder einer Lizenzvereinbarung zwingen.

Unterschiedliche Definition von „Sieg“

Das Ergebnis wäre jedoch nicht unbedingt ein traditioneller „Sieg“ im Sinne von Schadenersatz für frühere Verstöße. Stattdessen wäre das wahrscheinliche Ergebnis Folgendes:

1. Obligatorische Lizenzierungsvereinbarung
2. Strukturierter Vergütungsrahmen
3. Laufende Zahlungsmechanismen
4. Nutzungsverfolgung
5. Regelmäßige Berichtspflichten

Warum das wichtig ist

Der EU-Ansatz verwandelt das, was in den USA ein Fall von Urheberrechtsverletzung wäre, in eine Angelegenheit, die eher mit der Einhaltung von Vorschriften zu tun hat. Dies spiegelt die allgemeine Philosophie der EU wider, dass die Entwicklung von KI innerhalb eines strukturierten Rechtsrahmens erfolgen sollte, der die Rechte der verschiedenen Interessengruppen von Anfang an schützt, anstatt Konflikte im Nachhinein durch Rechtsstreitigkeiten zu lösen.

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Raw Story v. OpenAI: A Landmark Decision Shaping AI Copyright Law

In a significant ruling that could help define the boundaries of AI training and copyright law, Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York has dismissed Raw Story Media and AlterNet Media's copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI. This November 2024 decision provides crucial insights into how courts may approach the intersection of AI development and copyright protection.

The Case at a Glance

Raw Story and AlterNet, two independent news organizations, filed suit against OpenAI in February 2024, alleging that the company had unlawfully used their copyrighted news articles to train its large language models (LLMs). The case joined a growing roster of lawsuits challenging AI companies' training practices, including similar actions by authors and news organizations.

Key Arguments and the Court's Analysis

1. Direct Copyright Infringement

The plaintiffs argued that OpenAI directly infringed their copyrights by copying their articles into training datasets. However, the court found this claim inadequately pleaded because the plaintiffs failed to:
- Identify specific copyrighted works that were allegedly infringed
- Register these works with the Copyright Office before filing suit
- Demonstrate actual copying by OpenAI

 2. The Output Question

A fascinating aspect of the court's analysis concerned whether ChatGPT's outputs could constitute copyright infringement. The plaintiffs claimed that the AI could reproduce their articles' content, but Judge McMahon found this argument speculative and unsupported by concrete examples.

3. Vicarious and Contributory Infringement

The court also dismissed secondary infringement claims, noting that the plaintiffs failed to identify any direct infringement by third parties that OpenAI might have facilitated or encouraged.

Broader Implications

This ruling has several significant implications for the AI industry and content creators:

1. Pleading Standards: The decision establishes a high bar for plaintiffs in AI copyright cases. Simply alleging that content was likely used in training isn't enough – specific works and registrations must be identified.
2. Training Data Analysis: The court's analysis suggests that the mere inclusion of copyrighted material in training datasets may not automatically constitute infringement, though this question wasn't definitively resolved.
3. Output-Based Claims: The ruling indicates skepticism toward claims based on theoretical ability to reproduce content without concrete examples of such reproduction.

Overall, the court's emphasis on specific, concrete evidence of infringement suggests that future cases may need to focus more on demonstrable harm rather than theoretical capabilities.

Why Raw Story Would Likely Succeed in the EU: A Legal Analysis

In the European Union, Raw Story's case against OpenAI would likely have a substantially different outcome, though "winning" might look quite different from what we typically think of as a court victory in the US system. Here's why:

Automatic Rights and Standing

First, Raw Story would clear the initial hurdles that proved fatal in the US case. Under EU law, particularly Article 15 of the DSM Directive, press publishers automatically have rights over their content for two years after publication. There's no registration requirement, and the mere fact of publication establishes their standing to bring a claim.

Burden Reversal

The crucial difference lies in the burden of proof. In the EU, once Raw Story established they were news publishers whose content was potentially used in training, the burden would effectively shift to OpenAI to demonstrate either:

• They didn't use the content
• They had proper licensing arrangements
• They complied with opt-out mechanisms
• They had implemented required technical measures

Presumption of Protection

Unlike in the US case, where Raw Story needed to prove specific instances of copying, EU law would presume that systematic web scraping for AI training likely included news content unless proven otherwise. This presumption alone would probably force OpenAI into a settlement or licensing agreement.

Different Definition of "Victory"

However, the outcome wouldn't necessarily be a traditional "win" in the sense of damages for past infringement. Instead, the likely result would be:

1. Mandatory Licensing Agreement
2. Structured compensation framework
3. Ongoing payment mechanisms
4. Usage tracking requirements
5. Regular reporting obligations

Why This Matters

The EU approach effectively transforms what would be a copyright infringement case in the US into something more akin to a regulatory compliance matter. This reflects the EU's broader philosophy that AI development should occur within structured regulatory frameworks that protect various stakeholders' rights from the outset, rather than addressing conflicts through litigation after the fact.

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OpenAI gewinnt erste Runde im Urheberrechtsstreit gegen Raw Story
OpenAI konnte im Rechtsstreit gegen Raw Story und AlterNet einen ersten Erfolg erzielen. Die KI-Firma steht mehreren Klagen gegenüber, weil sie urheberrechtlich geschützte Inhalte zum Trainin
https://www.apfeltalk.de/magazin/news/openai-gewinnt-erste-runde-im-urheberrechtsstreit-gegen-raw-story/
#News #Tellerrand #AlterNet #Copyright #DMCA #Gerichtsurteil #KITechnologie #Klage #OpenAI #RawStory #Sprachmodelle #Urheberrecht

OpenAI dodges copyright lawsuit over use of news articles in AI training - A New York federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI ov... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/openai-dodges-copyright-lawsuit-news-articles-ai-training #copyrightlawsuit #legalchallenges #colleenmcmahon #newsarticles #aicopyright. #llmtraining #aitraining #aiandmedia #rawstory #alternet #chatgpt #openai

Fed Up CNN Anchor Cuts Away From Trump’s ‘Rambling, Incoherent’ Event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h-mWNaCm7w

https://www.rawstory.com/latinos-for-trump-roundtable/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #theringoffire

Leaked Video Instructed Elon Musk’s Super PAC Workers How To ‘Fake’ Door Knocks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjG3E_c0bVY

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-america-pac/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #theringoffire

Former Aide Says She Had To BEG Trump To NOT Use Military To Murder Protestors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqvqABZpDwY&t=14

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-military-2669401658/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #farronbalanced

Huge Blow To Trump As Top Donor ABANDONS Him For Kamala Harris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjA84CQSB3o

https://www.rawstory.com/harris-trump-2669328858/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #farronbalanced

Who would have thought it? The #Trump campaign has a trail of unpaid #debts to at least four cities and one county in the USA dating back eight years. The amount due is a piffling $750,000 which any billionaire should be able to pay quite easily.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/he-left-without-paying-the-bill-report-reveals-trump-s-unpaid-fees-owed-to-rally-cities/ar-AA1s6sGH?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=1d8498fdffae401d9a5fa8e29b415396&ei=55
Source: @RawStory #rawstory

Senate Republicans Get Humiliated After Plan To Embarrass Democrats Backfires

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHR-nnkigGk&t=11

https://www.rawstory.com/senate-republicans-2024/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #theringoffire

Judge Delivers Major Blow To Mark Meadows In Arizona Case

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLxG9g-ny04

https://www.rawstory.com/mark-meadows-2669215555/

#news #politics #uspolitics #rawstory #theringoffire