The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The suit claims that millions of articles from The Times were used to train chatbots, leading to competition with the news outlet. The lawsuit seeks "billions of dollars in statutory and actual damages" and demands the destruction of any chatbot models and training data using copyrighted material. The Times had previously attempted to resolve the issue amicably with the defendants. This legal battle could have significant implications for the news industry and generative A.I. technologies. Other similar lawsuits involving copyright concerns and A.I. systems have emerged, signaling a need for resolution at a legal level. The lawsuit also raises concerns about potential damage to The Times's brand and revenue loss due to the unauthorized use of its content. The Times has retained legal firms to represent them in this litigation.