Judges in Gen AI Cases Favor Summary Judgment on Copyright (1)

Developers of generative artificial intelligence models are facing claims of direct copyright infringement in federal district courts around the country. In these cases, where so much is riding on the affirmative defense of fair use, many of the generative AI defendants are hoping for a favorable ruling on summary judgment.

Bloomberg Law dockets research found 19 copyright lawsuits against generative AI defendants that are currently pending in federal district courts. These 19 cases are filed in four jurisdictions: the Northern District of California, the District of Delaware, the Southern District of New York, and the Middle District ...