Several leading publishers, including Forbes and The Atlantic, have initiated a legal action against generative AI startup Cohere for alleged systematic copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Cohere utilized copyrighted content to train its AI models, displaying substantial portions or even entire articles for users, adversely affecting the publishers’ referral traffic. The publishers also allege trademark infringement, as Cohere purportedly generated content misrepresenting the plaintiffs’ publications.
In response, Cohere’s Head of Communications, Josh Gartner, asserted that the company adheres to responsible AI training practices and believes the lawsuit is unwarranted. Cohere reportedly takes measures to minimize IP infringement risk and respects the rights of content owners.
This lawsuit is part of a growing trend of legal challenges against AI companies for alleged IP violations. Some organizations, like OpenAI, have taken a proactive approach by licensing content to prevent legal disputes while maintaining that their use of copyrighted material falls under fair use.
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