ChatGPT-parent OpenAI’s assertion that it was “impossible” to train leading AI models without using copyrighted materials has been challenged by a group of French researchers and a U.S. startup. What Happened: OpenAI, a prominent player in the AI industry, had previously stated that it was impossible to train advanced AI models without using copyrighted materials. This stance has been widely accepted in the AI community, leading to a series of lawsuits alleging copyright infringement. However, two announcements that were made earlier this week have provided evidence to the contrary. A group of…