Asian News International (ANI), one of India’s largest news agencies, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use and storage of its copyrighted content to train the company’s Large Language Models (LLMs).
According to a report by Bloomberg, the case was presented in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday.
Represented by lawyer Sidhant Kumar, ANI is seeking initial damages of 20 million rupees ($236,910).
The agency also claims OpenAI used its data to enhance the training of its LLMs.
OpenAI’s Defense
OpenAI’s lawyer, Amit Sibal, argued that the lawsuit lacks jurisdiction since OpenAI does not operate servers or conduct model training in India.
He also informed the court that ANI’s content is currently blocked on OpenAI’s platform, asserting that this undermines ANI’s claims.
- The Delhi High Court admitted the case, emphasizing the complexities surrounding LLM training and intellectual property.
- The court acknowledged the need for expert assistance in addressing the issues and scheduled the next hearing for January 28, 2024.
This lawsuit marks the first of its kind against OpenAI in India, highlighting the increasing scrutiny of artificial intelligence technologies and their compliance with copyright laws.
The outcome of this case could have broader implications for how AI companies handle copyrighted content globally, particularly in jurisdictions with diverse legal frameworks.
