Canadaland

Canada’s legacy media is suing OpenAI, alleging they’re “strip-mining journalism” by using news articles to train its popular ChatGPT software. Do they have a case? Is this a last-ditch effort to secure some cash?Plus, how will Australia’s social media ban for kids work? And an Edmonton journalist being surveilled for 7 months.Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Sam Konnert (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Harrison Lowman Further reading: Media outlets, including CBC, sue ChatGPT creator | CBCCanadian news media are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, but will they win? | The ConversationThe New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement | The VergeAustralia is banning social media for those under 16. Is it a solution for Canada? | CBCPre-trial hearing begins in Duncan Kinney statue vandalism case | Edmonton Journal Sponsors: Douglas,  CAMHIf you value this podcast, Support us!