In Grafton, Massachusetts, veteran journalists Nicholas Gage and Nicholas Basbanes discovered that their work was being stolen and repurposed by AI chatbot ChatGPT. They filed a lawsuit, joined by household names like John Grisham and Jodi Picoult, against OpenAI and Microsoft. The case alleges that these companies illegally used human writings to train AI chatbots without permission or compensation. While the AI industry argues that this practice falls under fair use, writers and other creators are fighting back, claiming their work is being exploited for profit. Gage and Basbanes, in the twilight of their careers, took a stand for the future of their craft, highlighting the importance of fair compensation for the hard work and dedication that goes into creating original content. The case is ongoing and scheduled to continue into 2025.