Delhi High Court allows AI training on ANI’s content, rejects copyright infringement plea

Delhi High Court allows AI training on ANI’s content, rejects copyright infringement plea

The Delhi High Court on July 27 dismissed ANI Media’s plea seeking to stop OpenAI from training ChatGPT on its copyrighted news content, finding no prima facie case of infringement. Justice Prathiba M. Singh ruled that AI training on publicly available data does not constitute copyright violation under Indian law. ANI had argued that OpenAI’s use of its content for training ChatGPT violated its intellectual property rights. The court allowed AI training to continue, stating that such use falls under fair dealing provisions. OpenAI welcomed the decision, calling it a victory for innovation and AI development in India. The ruling sets a precedent for future cases involving AI and copyright law.