OpenAI Wins Legal Battle As Federal Judge Dismisses Copyright Claims By Sarah Silverman And Other Authors
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A federal judge dismissed most claims against OpenAI by authors including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, regarding copyright infringement for training its AI chatbot. The court found the claims insufficient but allowed a claim under California's unfair competition law to proceed. OpenAI and Meta Platforms were sued for copyright infringement by these authors in 2023.

February 14, 2024 | 12:24 pm
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Meta Platforms, along with OpenAI, was sued for copyright infringement by authors including Sarah Silverman in 2023, alleging theft of book content for AI training.
While the lawsuit primarily targets OpenAI, Meta Platforms is also implicated in the copyright infringement case. However, the dismissal of most claims against OpenAI might indirectly benefit Meta by reducing the legal pressure and potential negative publicity. The ongoing legal proceedings and their outcomes could influence investor sentiment and potentially impact Meta's stock price in the short term. However, given the complexity and early stage of the case, the immediate financial impact is likely to be minimal.
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