Gracenote Sues OpenAI Over Unauthorized Metadata Use

Gracenote, a metadata provider, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in Manhattan federal court. It claims OpenAI unlawfully used Gracenote's copyrighted metadata in its AI training. Gracenote seeks monetary damages and a court order to stop OpenAI from using its data, asserting it threatens their business model.

Gracenote, a leading provider of media metadata, initiated legal action against OpenAI in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI illegally employed Gracenote's copyrighted material to train its artificial intelligence systems.

The complaint specifically accuses OpenAI of using Gracenote's data, which contains detailed content descriptions and identifiers, to enhance ChatGPT. An OpenAI spokesperson responded, emphasizing that the company builds its models on publicly accessible data and adheres to fair use principles.

With over 1,000 editors creating and maintaining its extensive database, Gracenote contends that OpenAI's practices threaten its business by potentially undercutting its licensing revenue from media distributors and AI providers that legally access its metadata.