London AI firm claims Getty copyright lawsuit is an 'existential threat' to generative tech industry
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A significant legal battle in the UK High Court has commenced, potentially reshaping the relationship between copyright law and AI innovation. Stability AI, known for its image generator Stable Diffusion, is facing a lawsuit from Getty Images, which accuses it of unlawfully using its copyrighted photographs to enhance its AI model. Stability vehemently denies these allegations, asserting that the lawsuit threatens the generative AI sector. The case highlights ongoing tensions as content creators express frustration over AI's impact on their industries.
Stability AI argues that Getty's lawsuit threatens the generative AI industry's future, denying any illegal use of copyrighted material for training purposes.
Getty Images claims that the AI outputs resemble their copyrighted images, raising significant concerns over unauthorized use and fair compensation.
Lawyers for Getty emphasize that the case is about responsible technology development, not merely a conflict between art and innovation.
Stability AI passionately defends against Getty's allegations, dubbing them as 'fanciful' and asserting a commitment to robust safeguards against legal issues.
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