The Delhi High Court is hearing ANI Media’s suit against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT used its news content without permission. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal argued that “commercial use isn’t automatically infringement under Indian law,” citing fair dealing exceptions.
Today, On 14th July, music legend Ilaiyaraaja has approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of a copyright case involving 536 of his compositions from the Bombay High Court to the Madras High Court for fair adjudication.
The Federation of Indian Publishers filed a copyright case against OpenAI in the Delhi High Court. This adds to a similar ongoing case at the same court, highlighting concerns over the use of copyrighted material by AI systems. The publishers allege unauthorized use of their content, raising questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a PIL concerning unauthorized use of artistic works by AI, linked to deepfake technology. Petitioners seek amendments to copyright laws, regulations for AI use, and protection for original content. They argue this misuse violates rights and raises privacy issues, particularly for women depicted in deepfakes.
The Bombay High Court granted interim relief to Arijit Singh in a lawsuit protecting his personality rights. It ruled that converting any voice to mimic a celebrity’s without permission is a violation of their personality rights. Singh sought legal protection for his name, voice, and likeness after discovering AI platforms mimicking his traits.
