ANI’s copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI claims the AI giant used copyrighted literary works from its member-publishers to train its software without permission

As AI technologies like ChatGPT continue to evolve, their intersection with copyright law is becoming a global legal battleground. The outcome of this case in India could set important precedents for how generative AI is regulated,

OpenAI has told Delhi HC that the Indian courts do not have the jurisdiction to hear a copyright infringement case against the AI company.

Several major Indian news outlets have filed to join an ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of using their copyrighted content without permission to train its AI models, including ChatGPT.

OpenAI Global defended itself in the Delhi High Court on January 28, 2025, asserting it cannot be sued for copyright infringement in India. The ongoing case involves ANI Media's allegations, with support from industry groups.