The Indian news agency, Asian News International (ANI), has initiated a court case against OpenAI, accusing it of using its copyrighted content for training large language models and the operation of ChatGPT without authorization.
Details of ANI's Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The lawsuit, filed by Unum Law, is being heard by Justice Amit Bansal in the Delhi High Court. ANI accuses OpenAI of using its proprietary content to train language models without permission for commercial gain. They allege that ChatGPT reproduces ANI's content verbatim, thus infringing copyright laws. ANI also claims that the chatbot has attributed fabricated statements to them.
Concerns Over Intellectual Property
On National Press Day, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the issue of AI models consuming original content, stressing the importance of protecting such material. He remarked on the ethical and economic concerns involved.
Global Trends in AI and Copyright
ANI's lawsuit is part of a larger global trend where publishers file suits against AI companies over copyright infringement. Previously, major outlets like The New York Times have sued companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Perplexity.
This case may set a significant precedent for the use of copyrighted material in AI in India and will be closely monitored by the professional community.
