OpenAI has responded to a copyright infringement in a federal court in California to claims that it improperly used the works of authors such as Michael Chabon, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and comedian Sarah Silverman to train its AI models. In its response, OpenAI argued that it uses copyrighted material in a manner consistent with fair use, which it believes is essential for developing new ideas and generating original content through its models, like ChatGPT.
The company emphasised that the AI training process is not about sharing copyrighted works with human audiences but rather about creating new content based on an understanding of language and knowledge. The court case, known as In re OpenAI ChatGPT Litigation, is ongoing, with both OpenAI and the authors’ legal teams yet to comment further on the recent filing.
Several lawsuits have been filed by copyright holders, including writers and music publishers, against tech companies over the alleged unauthorised use of their content for training AI systems. Both Meta and OpenAI have managed to have some claims dismissed, though the central issue of whether training AI with internet-scraped material violates copyright laws remains unresolved.
It highlights the ongoing debate over the legal boundaries of AI training methods and their impact on intellectual property rights. For those facing copyright infringement or seeking to understand the complexities of copyright law in the AI era, Vakilsearch offers expert legal services. Our team is well-versed in navigating the intricacies of intellectual property disputes, ensuring that your rights are protected in an evolving digital landscape.
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