AI can be liable for copyright infringement: German court
A Munich court just ruled that OpenAI has to pay damages after ChatGPT was found reproducing copyrighted song lyrics without permission.
Germany's music rights group GEMA, representing around 100,000 artists, brought the case.
The ruling implies OpenAI—not its users—is responsible under German law.
Ruling could set precedent in Europe
This decision is a big deal for how AI is regulated in Europe. It means the ruling may set a precedent that AI companies should get proper licenses for any copyrighted material they use or generate.
GEMA wants stronger rules to protect creators from AI copying their work without asking first.
The verdict could shape how copyright law applies to AI in Europe.
OpenAI, GEMA to issue statements soon
OpenAI and GEMA are set to release official statements soon.
The case is likely to spark debates about how creative industries and copyright laws should adapt now that AI can remix so much content so quickly.