# Britannica

Type: Company

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Merriam-Webster and Britannica Sue OpenAI Over AI Training 'Theft'
2026-03-17 23:54:59 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Merriam-Webster and Britannica have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT was trained on their proprietary reference material without authorization. The plaintiffs claim the AI system 'cannibalizes' their web traffic by providing direct answers that bypass the need for their traditional digital platforms.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/merriam-webster-britannica-openai-lawsuit

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