Indian publishers demand action against AI content scraping
Big Indian news outlets like The Indian Express and NDTV are calling out AI bots for grabbing their articles without permission or pay.
Their group, the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), says it's time for legal action—especially since global media giants have already started blocking these bots.
Situation in India increasingly untenable: DNPA
A DNPA spokesperson shared, "The situation in India is becoming increasingly untenable."
While international companies are demanding fair treatment, Indian publishers say their content is still being taken freely, with no real conversation or safeguards.
They want new laws to require consent and proper compensation.
DNPA's legal action against OpenAI
The DNPA has joined a Delhi High Court case accusing OpenAI of intentionally scraping copyrighted news.
The group says this threatens the future of honest journalism and wants stronger legal protection—and fair payment—for digital publishers as AI keeps growing.
Advocacy for smaller outlets
The DNPA isn't just focused on big names—they're advocating for government action and exploring potential partnerships with tech firms to help smaller outlets protect their work from unauthorized use by AI bots.
Their goal: keep original reporting safe and make sure everyone gets paid fairly for what they create.