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06/03/2025 - OpenAI Faces Lawsuit From Major Music Labels Over Copyright (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Intellectual Property Law

Source: M9 News

M9 News reports that leading music labels—T-Series, Saregama, and Sony Music—have filed a joint lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI used copyrighted songs without permission to train its generative AI models, violating intellectual property laws.

The plaintiffs argue that OpenAI’s AI models, trained on vast datasets of music, have been producing outputs that closely mimic the original works, undermining the value of the music and infringing on the rights of the creators. The case raises significant legal questions about fair use, data licensing, and the boundaries of AI training.

Legal experts suggest that the outcome of this lawsuit could set a critical precedent for how copyrighted materials are used in training AI systems. The music industry is pushing for stricter regulations to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property in AI development, calling for clearer licensing frameworks.