Is that article stolen? Why media companies are suing an AI company | Opinion

The American economy is built on intellectual property. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office estimated that 41% of U.S. gross domestic product comes from IP-intensive industries. From podcasters to influencers to newspapers, intellectual property powers free speech and incentivizes the creative process and investment in quality works.

Artificial intelligence companies have recognized this quality but unfortunately have chosen to take advantage of others’ intellectual property to fuel their…