News publishers unite to strengthen negotiating power against AI companies over copyright and licensing
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By Marina Adami
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Summary
News publishers are moving beyond the binary choice of signing licensing deals or suing AI companies, and are instead forming collective coalitions to negotiate from a stronger position. The article explores how publishers are banding together through collective licensing, industry coalitions, and collaborative efforts to address the unauthorized use of copyrighted content by AI companies, rather than facing them individually.
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· 3 pulledPublishers have been picking one of two options: sign or sue. Or, occasionally, both.
A third way has recently emerged: publishers are banding together to negotiate with AI companies rather than facing them alone.
From collective licensing to big coalitions, news publishers, nonprofits and startups are exploring ways to negotiate with Big Tech from a stronger position.
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