OpenAI defends itself by claiming adherence to "fair use" principles and argues that Indian courts lack jurisdiction. However, legal experts suggest this defense may not succeed. The case in India is part of a broader trend of copyright holders suing generative AI companies like Anthropic, Suno, and Udio. These companies also argue fair use, but a recent US court ruling rejected this defense for non-generative AI, though it did not address generative AI specifically. The outcomes of these cases could have significant implications for the AI industry worldwide.
Key takeaways:
- OpenAI is facing multiple copyright lawsuits from authors, music companies, and news agencies over the alleged use of copyrighted material to train its AI models.
- In India, music companies and book publishers are seeking to join a lawsuit against OpenAI, citing unauthorized use of sound recordings and book texts.
- OpenAI defends itself by claiming adherence to "fair use" principles and argues that Indian courts lack jurisdiction over the case.
- Similar lawsuits are being faced by other AI companies like Anthropic, Suno, and Udio, with fair use being a common defense strategy.