Bollywood's Battle: Music Labels vs. OpenAI Over Copyright

India's top music labels including T-Series, Saregama, and Sony, are joining a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI over unauthorized use of sound recordings to train AI models. This highlights a global concern over copyright breaches in AI development. The case in New Delhi could shape AI model usage of copyrighted content.

A legal clash is unfolding in India as top Bollywood music labels such as T-Series, Saregama, and Sony seek to join a lawsuit against OpenAI. The lawsuit, focusing on copyright infringement, centers on the alleged unauthorized use of sound recordings to train AI models.

OpenAI, supported by Microsoft, faces mounting legal challenges globally, including in India, its second largest market. The Indian Music Industry group and major labels argue that the misuse of sound recordings violates copyright laws, raising significant concerns for the music industry worldwide.

The lawsuit's outcome may set an important precedent in India, affecting how AI models handle copyrighted content. As this legal battle unfolds, industry players and tech giants alike await its implications on the future of AI development.

(With inputs from agencies.)