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French Press Sues X Over Copyright
French news organizations sue X (formerly Twitter) over copyright and neighboring rights, highlighting broader conflicts between media and tech giants.
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- What court order did X fail to comply with?
- A judge previously ordered X to provide the requested data within two months, but the company failed to comply, prompting the current lawsuits. These actions seek to enforce the legal framework on neighboring rights and copyright.
- What is the legal basis for the lawsuits against X?
- The lawsuits stem from a 2019 European directive granting publishers the right to be compensated when their content is reused by digital platforms. X/Twitter has refused negotiations and compliance, leading to legal action.
- What new challenge for media compensation is emerging?
- The conflict also underscores a larger challenge faced by media outlets—the rise of AI and its use of news content without proper compensation. OpenAI, for example, refused negotiations with French press organizations regarding the use of their content.
- Which French news agencies are suing X (formerly Twitter)?
- Several French news organizations, including AFP, Les Echos, Le Parisien, and Le Monde, have filed lawsuits against X (formerly Twitter) in Paris for non-compliance with a court order to provide data on revenue generated from their content.
- Are there other legal actions related to this issue in France?
- Beyond X, other legal actions involve Microsoft, with various French publishers, primarily regional ones, filing lawsuits over copyright infringement. These cases highlight the ongoing tensions between the French press and major internet companies.