NEW DELHI: OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has argued in the Delhi High Court that Indian courts do not have the authority to hear the copyright infringement case filed by Asian News International (ANI).
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.
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Ann Altman, sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her from 1997 to 2006, starting when she was 3 years old and he was 12. The lawsuit alleges repeated abuse, causing lasting emotional and mental distress. In response, Sam and his family issued a statement linking the accusations to Ann’s mental health challenges, expressing concern for her well-being, and denying the claims as “entirely untrue.” This is the first time Ann has taken legal action, seeking damages over $75,000. Sam Altman is known globally for his role in OpenAI and ChatGPT’s success.
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.
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Today, On 19th November, the Delhi High Court summoned OpenAI due to ANI’s allegations of unauthorized use of its copyrighted content by ChatGPT. This lawsuit raises significant issues regarding intellectual property rights and the ethical use of generative AI in content creation, marking a notable legal action by an Indian media organization against AI platforms.