Munich court rules ChatGPT broke copyright law by training on lyrics

KnowTechie — AI•Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:14:15 PM

The recent ruling by a Munich court highlights significant legal challenges facing AI companies like OpenAI. The court found that OpenAI's ChatGPT had breached German copyright laws by training on licensed lyrics without permission, as reported by multiple sources including TechCrunch and Silicon Republic. This ruling is part of a broader trend where AI technologies are scrutinized for their use of copyrighted materials, raising questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age. OpenAI is currently evaluating its options following this decision, which could have far-reaching implications for the AI industry.

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