High Court rules that Getty v Stability AI case can proceed

In a recent copyright infringement case, Getty Images has sued Stability AI, a UK generative AI startup, for using scraped images from Getty’s website without consent to train and develop Stable Diffusion, a synthetic image generating AI. The case is still in preliminary stages, with the focus on the location of the AI’s training and development. Getty alleges that the AI’s outputs infringe upon their copyrighted works and trademarks.

AI Business Impacts:

• This case highlights the legal complexities arising from the use of AI in training and generating outputs, particularly in relation to copyright and trademark infringement.
• Businesses utilizing AI technologies should be mindful of legal implications and jurisdictional nuances, especially when training and developing AI systems using copyrighted materials.
• As AI continues to evolve, businesses must navigate legal challenges related to intellectual property and ensure compliance with copyright laws when utilizing AI for training and generating outputs.