
OpenAI Refuses to Delete Data Used to Train ChatGPT in Copyright Dispute with ANI
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI model ChatGPT, has refused to delete data used to train the model in response to a lawsuit filed by ANI, a leading Indian news agency. ANI accuses OpenAI of copyright infringement, claiming that ChatGPT reproduces parts of its articles in response to user prompts, harming its business and constituting unfair competition.
OpenAI argues that it cannot delete the data due to ongoing copyright disputes in the United States, including a case brought by The New York Times. The company also claims that it does not operate in India and therefore Indian courts lack the authority to enforce ANI's demands.
This case highlights the growing trend of copyright disputes against AI companies as creators of content push back against the use of their work in training AI models. While OpenAI has begun signing licensing deals with some media organizations, questions about compensation and consent remain contentious.
The Delhi High Court will hear the case on January 28th. The outcome could influence how India addresses copyright issues related to AI and whether companies operating from abroad can be held accountable for alleged violations involving Indian content.