Judge dismisses most of Sarah Silverman’s copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI

Judge Martínez-Olguín dismissed most counts alleging copyright infringement on Silverman’s book but allowed an “unfair business practices” claim to proceed. Despite copying books for AI training, OpenAI did not infringe copyright by not reproducing them for consumers. The case challenges how AI companies use copyrighted material without permission. The dispute highlights the need for evidence in claims of infringement, focusing on the distinction between backend training and frontend output. The judge rejected claims of copyright violations relating to derivative works and infringement under the DMCA. The outcome may impact future cases against AI companies. The case remains unresolved pending potential amendments by Silverman’s legal team.