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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Getty's landmark UK lawsuit on copyright and AI set to begin
HighlightsGetty Images' copyright lawsuit against Stability AI at London's High Court is poised to set a significant legal precedent regarding artificial intelligence and copyright law. Stability AI is accused by Getty Images of unlawfully scraping millions of its images to train its Stable Diffusion system, while the AI company claims the case addresses issues of technological innovation and freedom of ideas. Legal experts believe that a ruling in favor of Getty Images could impact future copyright protections for AI training practices and influence market practices in the UK regarding AI development. Getty Images ' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI begins at London's High Court on Monday, with the photo provider's case likely to set a key precedent for the law on AI. The Seattle-based company, which produces editorial content and creative stock images and video, accuses Stability AI of breaching its copyright by using its images to "train" its Stable Diffusion system, which can generate images from text inputs. Getty, which is bringing a parallel lawsuit against Stability AI in the United States, says Stability AI unlawfully scraped millions of images from its websites and used them to train and develop Stable Diffusion. Stability AI - which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and in March announced investment by the world's largest advertising company, WPP - is fighting the case and denies infringing any of Getty's rights. A Stability AI spokesperson said that "the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas," adding: "Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression." Getty's case is one of several lawsuits brought in Britain, the U.S. and elsewhere over the use of copyright-protected material to train AI models, after ChatGPT and other AI tools became widely available more than two years ago. WIDER IMPACT Creative industries are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained on existing material. Prominent figures including Elton John have called for greater protections for artists. Lawyers say Getty's case will have a major impact on the law, as well as potentially informing government policy on copyright protections relating to AI. "Legally, we're in uncharted territory. This case will be pivotal in setting the boundaries of the monopoly granted by UK copyright in the age of AI," Rebecca Newman, a lawyer at Addleshaw Goddard, who is not involved in the case, said. She added that a victory for Getty could mean that Stability AI and other developers will face further lawsuits. Cerys Wyn Davies, from the law firm Pinsent Masons, said the High Court's ruling "could have a major bearing on market practice and the UK's attractiveness as a jurisdiction for AI development".
Otago Daily Times
4 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Getty's landmark lawsuit on copyright and AI to begin
Getty Images' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI begins at London's High Court this week, with the photo provider's case likely to set a key precedent for the law on AI. The Seattle-based company, which produces editorial content and creative stock images and video, accuses Stability AI of breaching its copyright by using its images to "train" its Stable Diffusion system, which can generate images from text inputs. Getty, which is bringing a parallel lawsuit against Stability AI in the United States, says Stability AI unlawfully scraped millions of images from its websites and used them to train and develop Stable Diffusion. Stability AI – which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and in March announced investment by the world's largest advertising company, WPP WPP.L – is fighting the case and denies infringing any of Getty's rights. A Stability AI spokesperson said that "the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas," adding: "Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression." Getty's case is one of several lawsuits brought in Britain, the US and elsewhere over the use of copyright-protected material to train AI models, after ChatGPT and other AI tools became widely available more than two years ago. WIDER IMPACT Creative industries are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained on existing material. Prominent figures including Elton John have called for greater protections for artists. Lawyers say Getty's case will have a major impact on the law, as well as potentially informing government policy on copyright protections relating to AI. "Legally, we're in uncharted territory. This case will be pivotal in setting the boundaries of the monopoly granted by UK copyright in the age of AI," Rebecca Newman, a lawyer at Addleshaw Goddard, who is not involved in the case, said. She added that a victory for Getty could mean that Stability AI and other developers will face further lawsuits. Cerys Wyn Davies, from the law firm Pinsent Masons, said the High Court's ruling "could have a major bearing on market practice and the UK's attractiveness as a jurisdiction for AI development".
Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Getty's landmark UK lawsuit on copyright and AI set to begin
The case is one of several lawsuits brought in Britain, the US and elsewhere over the use of copyright-protected material to train AI models. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON - Getty Images' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI begins at London's High Court on June 9 , with the photo provider's case likely to set a key precedent for the law on AI. The Seattle-based company, which produces editorial content and creative stock images and video, accuses Stability AI of breaching its copyright by using its images to 'train' its Stable Diffusion system, which can generate images from text inputs. Getty, which is bringing a parallel lawsuit against Stability AI in the United States, says Stability AI unlawfully scraped millions of images from its websites and used them to train and develop Stable Diffusion. Stability AI – which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and in March announced investment by the world's largest advertising company, WPP – is fighting the case and denies infringing any of Getty's rights. A Stability AI spokesperson said that 'the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas', adding: 'Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression.' Getty's case is one of several lawsuits brought in Britain, the US and elsewhere over the use of copyright-protected material to train AI models, after ChatGPT and other AI tools became widely available more than two years ago. Wider impact Creative industries are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained on existing material. Prominent figures including Elton John have called for greater protections for artists. Lawyers say Getty's case will have a major impact on the law, as well as potentially informing government policy on copyright protections relating to AI. 'Legally, we're in uncharted territory. This case will be pivotal in setting the boundaries of the monopoly granted by UK copyright in the age of AI,' Ms Rebecca Newman, a lawyer at Addleshaw Goddard, who is not involved in the case, said. She added that a victory for Getty could mean that Stability AI and other developers will face further lawsuits. Ms Cerys Wyn Davies, from the law firm Pinsent Masons, said the High Court's ruling 'could have a major bearing on market practice and the UK's attractiveness as a jurisdiction for AI development'. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Getty's landmark UK lawsuit on copyright and AI set to begin
Getty Images ' landmark copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Stability AI begins at London's High Court on Monday, with the photo provider's case likely to set a key precedent for the law on AI. The Seattle-based company, which produces editorial content and creative stock images and video, accuses Stability AI of breaching its copyright by using its images to "train" its Stable Diffusion system, which can generate images from text inputs. Getty, which is bringing a parallel lawsuit against Stability AI in the United States, says Stability AI unlawfully scraped millions of images from its websites and used them to train and develop Stable Diffusion. Stability AI — which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and in March announced investment by the world's largest advertising company, WPP — is fighting the case and denies infringing any of Getty's rights. A Stability AI spokesperson said that "the wider dispute is about technological innovation and freedom of ideas," adding: "Artists using our tools are producing works built upon collective human knowledge, which is at the core of fair use and freedom of expression." Live Events Getty's case is one of several lawsuits brought in Britain, the U.S. and elsewhere over the use of copyright-protected material to train AI models, after ChatGPT and other AI tools became widely available more than two years ago. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories Wider impact Creative industries are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of AI models that can produce their own work after being trained on existing material. Prominent figures including Elton John have called for greater protections for artists. Lawyers say Getty's case will have a major impact on the law, as well as potentially informing government policy on copyright protections relating to AI. "Legally, we're in uncharted territory. This case will be pivotal in setting the boundaries of the monopoly granted by UK copyright in the age of AI," Rebecca Newman, a lawyer at Addleshaw Goddard, who is not involved in the case, said. She added that a victory for Getty could mean that Stability AI and other developers will face further lawsuits. Cerys Wyn Davies, from the law firm Pinsent Masons, said the High Court's ruling "could have a major bearing on market practice and the UK's attractiveness as a jurisdiction for AI development".
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major family event cancelled: 'It's sad but means we live to fight another day'
York Proms in Museum Gardens is going ahead in summer 2025 - but the Junior Proms has been put off. (Image: Bobby Van Wyke) A MAJOR open-air event planned for York this summer has been cancelled as a casualty of the cost-of-living crisis. York Junior Proms was due to be held in Museum Gardens with a special programme for children on Monday 28th July, a day after the popular picnic concert York Proms. But organiser Rebecca Newman said spiralling costs and the economic uncertainty made the event too big a risk despite lots of work already done behind the scenes. The York soprano star said it had been a difficult decision but was sensible - and meant 'we live to fight another day'. York Proms, which was a sell-out success last year, is still going ahead on Sunday 27th July, featuring a live orchestra, opera soloists and fireworks finale. Rebecca said: 'I have been trying to get this [Junior Proms] off the ground this year but there are so many moving parts. A few things were looking very promising but there's too much risk. Everyone is feeling the cost-of-living crisis, and a lot of events are being cancelled. We have all been victim of spiralling costs. Rebecca Newman on the main stage at York Proms (Image: Bobby Van Wyke/ York Proms)'People wait to book, especially with outdoor events, but we have to hit certain early targets to have the confidence that the event will work. 'When we talk about the event people's eyes light up – there's nothing like it in the UK at the moment. But if we move too soon it could prevent it from coming back in the future. It's a shame but this is the sensible decision so we can potentially launch something next year.' About 150 children usually attend the York Proms but the Junior Proms was being curated specifically for younger audience, with an afternoon start to be more family friendly. Rebecca said: 'I am trying to do something lovely for York. I do believe it will come together, and I really want this to exist in York. That's what drives me. 'We started in 2017, and we have now done three Proms, because we lost two years from Covid. York Proms is still recovering from Covid. Our costs increased by 40 per cent during the period of Covid but they have never gone back down. My insurance is double this year, plus the cost-of-living crisis. York Proms 2024 was a sell-out success (Image: York Proms) 'I am not someone who will just fold a company and then walk away. This is my city. York Proms is doing really well – all our sponsorships have been filled – and we want to protect that. The Junior Proms will have its day - maybe when Trump isn't having a trade war.' She added: 'We get a lot of out-of-town promoters in York who have the money to experiment and lose money on events while it gets established but local home-grown producers and promoters are the people we want to put on events, so they are part of the culture of the city. We don't have the money to try things out and make losses. "We have to keep our fingers on the pulse to know when the time is right. I couldn't have made this decision in a month because it would have been too late. Hopefully, by doing this now, it means we live to fight another day.'
