This week, a German court held Open AI responsible for copyright infringement of song lyrics. In other news, Open AI is objecting to an order requiring it to turn over 20 million user chats to the plaintiffs in a copyright case pending in New York. Finally, if you’re using a meme in your advertising, be sure to clear the rights to use it first.
GEMA v. Open AI
- https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/gema-wins-landmark-ruling-against-openai-over-chatgpts-use-of-song-lyrics/
- https://www.reuters.com/world/german-court-sides-with-plaintiff-copyright-case-against-openai-2025-11-11/
In re: OpenAI, Inc., Copyright Infringement Litigation
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/11/openai-fights-order-to-hand-over-20-million-private-chatgpt-conversations/
- https://www.techdirt.com/2025/11/13/judge-orders-openai-to-give-lawyers-20-million-private-chats-thinks-anonymization-can-keep-them-private/
Oasis Energy Liable for Publicity Rights in Meme