A coalition of online news publishers has initiated a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in the Delhi High Court. The publishers claim that OpenAI has utilized their articles and content without appropriate authorization or compensation to train its AI models, including ChatGPT, which produces human-like responses and summaries. This lawsuit represents a significant legal hurdle for OpenAI in one of its rapidly expanding markets. The publishers contend that their proprietary content is being exploited for commercial gain without compliance with copyright laws, which could jeopardize the revenue model of digital journalism. A representative for the publishers’ group remarked, “AI companies must respect intellectual property rights while developing their products. This lawsuit seeks to safeguard the hard work and creativity of news organizations.” OpenAI has not yet issued an official response regarding the situation, but the case could establish a precedent for how AI companies engage with copyrighted material worldwide. The next hearing is set for later this month, with industry stakeholders and legal experts closely monitoring the developments.
Online news publishers have filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in the Delhi High Court.
