# Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### Merriam-Webster and Britannica Sue OpenAI Over AI Training Data Theft
2026-03-17 23:58:11 · Sector: saas · 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 content without authorization. The plaintiffs claim the AI model has 'cannibalized' their web traffic by providing direct answers derived from their intellectual property.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/merriam-webster-britannica-openai-lawsuit

### Merriam-Webster and Britannica Sue OpenAI Over AI Training Data Theft
2026-03-17 23:54:55 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Merriam-Webster and Britannica have filed a joint lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the tech giant used their proprietary definitions and encyclopedic content to train ChatGPT without authorization. The plaintiffs argue that this practice has led to the 'cannibalization' of their web traffic and threatens the economic viability of traditional reference publishing.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/merriam-webster-britannica-openai-lawsuit-copyright

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