A newspaper conglomerate controlled by Alden Global Capital, comprising MediaNews and Tribune Publishing, has strongly criticized OpenAI's proposals regarding AI training regulations in the United States.

The controversy centers on OpenAI's recent 15-page response to the government's "AI Action Plan," where the company argued for relaxed copyright rules for AI training, linking it to national security and competition with China. OpenAI claimed that "rigid copyright rules are repressing innovation and investment" and hampering AI development.

The newspaper conglomerate, representing over 60 daily newspapers, strongly opposed this stance, stating that "gutting generations of copyright protections for the benefit of AI bots would have a chilling effect not just on news organizations but on all creative content creators."

Key points of contention:

• OpenAI seeks permission to train on copyrighted materials without rightsholder consent
• The company argues this is essential for maintaining U.S. competitiveness against China
• The newspaper group advocates for fair compensation and proper permissions
• Current AI training practices involve using protected works without authorization

The debate highlights a growing tension between AI companies' need for training data and content creators' rights. While AI developers claim fair use, content creators and publishers maintain that permission and compensation are necessary.

This conflict remains unresolved, with additional challenges posed by varying international regulations and AI's rapid evolution. The outcome could significantly impact both AI development and creative industries' future.

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