OpenAI vs ANI case: what it means for the future of information
News agency Asian News International (ANI) sued AI research firm OpenAI in November 2024 for using its content to train ChatGPT without permission or payment. The generative-AI model allegedly hallucinated quotes and reports, wrongly attributing to the agency. The ANI, in its plea in Delhi High Court, has sought ₹2 crore in damages and an order barring OpenAI from using its work.On July 24, 2026, Justice Amit Bansal ruled that storing ANI’s articles to train ChatGPT falls under Section 52 of India’s Copyright Act, which exempts private use and research from infringement.
- ▪News agency Asian News International (ANI) sued AI research firm OpenAI in November 2024 for using its content to train ChatGPT without permission or payment.
- ▪The generative-AI model allegedly hallucinated quotes and reports, wrongly attributing to the agency.
- ▪The ANI, in its plea in Delhi High Court, has sought ₹2 crore in damages and an order barring OpenAI from using its work.On July 24, 2026, Justice Amit Bansal ruled that storing ANI’s articles to train ChatGPT falls under Section 52 of Indi
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News agency Asian News International (ANI) sued AI research firm OpenAI in November 2024 for using its content to train ChatGPT without permission or payment. The generative-AI model allegedly hallucinated quotes and reports, wrongly attributing to the agency. The ANI, in its plea in Delhi High Court, has sought ₹2 crore in damages and an order barring OpenAI from using its work.On July 24, 2026, Justice Amit Bansal ruled that storing ANI’s articles to train ChatGPT falls under Section 52 of India’s Copyright Act, which exempts private use and research from infringement.
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