If OpenAI's use of publishers' content required no permission then why did it consummate deals with all the publishers mentioned in the article, as well as seeking one with the NYT.
"Ask forgiveness, not permission" is supposed to be the Silicon Valley motto. But that's not what happening here. OpenAI is asking for permission. As with all the other publishers, OpenAI will have to pay. NYT reserves the right to set the price as high as it wishes. No doubt the price will be enough cover NYT's costs from this litigation. OpenAI will pay it.
"Ask forgiveness, not permission" is supposed to be the Silicon Valley motto. But that's not what happening here. OpenAI is asking for permission. As with all the other publishers, OpenAI will have to pay. NYT reserves the right to set the price as high as it wishes. No doubt the price will be enough cover NYT's costs from this litigation. OpenAI will pay it.
How much has OpenAI spent on this litigation.