German court rules OpenAI's ChatGPT violated copyright law by using song lyrics without license fees
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Summary
A Munich court ruled that OpenAI's ChatGPT infringes German copyright law by using song lyrics in its responses without paying license fees. Judge Elke Schwager stated OpenAI would be charged damages for unauthorized usage, though no specific sum was mentioned. The claimant and a German journalists' trade union argued the case could have far-reaching implications for AI and copyright laws. The verdict can be appealed.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJudge Elke Schwager at the Munich District Court I said that OpenAI, the US company that owns ChatGPT, would be charged damages for the unauthorized usage.
The claimant and a German journalists' trade union both claimed the case could have far-reaching implications for AI or large language models and intellectual property and copyright laws.
The verdict can be appealed.
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