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OpenAI argued that while training an LLM can be part of commercial and non-commercial use, the act itself isn't commercial unless offered as a service.
In a key development in the ongoing OpenAI legal case in India, the Sam Altman-led company told the Delhi High Court that its use of publicly available data to train ChatGPT does not amount to a commercial activity. The clarification came in response to a petition filed by ANI Media, which alleges that its copyrighted content was illegally used in the training of generative AI models.
During the hearing, OpenAI's legal counsel addressed growing concerns around AI training legal issues, asserting that the mere act of training a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT using public data does not qualify as a commercial act. “My private use of publicly available works for research, including training my LLM, is not in and of itself a commercial activity. It becomes commercial only when the resulting product or service is sold or offered commercially,” the counsel argued.
This case has sparked widespread interest, feeding into the broader generative AI legal debate regarding the boundaries between fair use, intellectual property, and commercial gain in AI development. ANI contends that OpenAI’s use of its content without permission infringes on its rights and has called for legal redress.
OpenAI, however, maintained that ChatGPT public data usage actually benefits ANI and similar media outlets by driving user engagement and website traffic. The company argued that rather than causing harm, ChatGPT helps amplify ANI’s reach by redirecting users to the source content.
Justice Amit Bansal recorded the submissions and listed the matter for May 16 to hear submissions from other parties. As the case unfolds, it could set a precedent in India and beyond regarding the legality of using public data for AI training. The outcome will likely influence future policy and regulatory frameworks concerning AI development, intellectual property, and ethical AI practices.
The ongoing proceedings in the OpenAI Delhi High Court case highlight the urgent need for clear legal guidelines around the use of public content in AI model training, especially as generative AI tools continue to grow in capability and commercial application.
During the hearing, OpenAI's legal counsel addressed growing concerns around AI training legal issues, asserting that the mere act of training a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT using public data does not qualify as a commercial act. “My private use of publicly available works for research, including training my LLM, is not in and of itself a commercial activity. It becomes commercial only when the resulting product or service is sold or offered commercially,” the counsel argued.
This case has sparked widespread interest, feeding into the broader generative AI legal debate regarding the boundaries between fair use, intellectual property, and commercial gain in AI development. ANI contends that OpenAI’s use of its content without permission infringes on its rights and has called for legal redress.
OpenAI, however, maintained that ChatGPT public data usage actually benefits ANI and similar media outlets by driving user engagement and website traffic. The company argued that rather than causing harm, ChatGPT helps amplify ANI’s reach by redirecting users to the source content.
Justice Amit Bansal recorded the submissions and listed the matter for May 16 to hear submissions from other parties. As the case unfolds, it could set a precedent in India and beyond regarding the legality of using public data for AI training. The outcome will likely influence future policy and regulatory frameworks concerning AI development, intellectual property, and ethical AI practices.
The ongoing proceedings in the OpenAI Delhi High Court case highlight the urgent need for clear legal guidelines around the use of public content in AI model training, especially as generative AI tools continue to grow in capability and commercial application.
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