Source: Star Tribune

Getty Images has withdrawn its copyright allegations against Stability AI in a high-profile UK lawsuit, marking a significant shift in the ongoing global legal battles over the use of copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence systems. The case centered on whether Stability AI’s use of Getty’s image database to train its generative AI models constituted copyright infringement.

The withdrawal means the UK court will not issue a judgment on the core issue, leaving open questions about the legality of using copyrighted works for AI training in the UK and elsewhere. Legal experts suggest that this development could influence other pending lawsuits and industry practices, but does not resolve broader uncertainties about intellectual property rights in the AI era.

The article notes that disputes over AI training data are far from settled, as similar cases continue in other jurisdictions, including the United States. The outcome highlights the need for clearer legal guidelines and regulatory approaches as AI-generated content proliferates.