Twelve US copyright cases involving OpenAI and Microsoft have been consolidated in a New York court, despite opposition from many plaintiffs. These cases include notable authors and news outlets alleging unauthorized use of their copyrighted works to train AI models. The judicial panel cited the need for a unified approach to efficiently handle overlapping issues and expert testimony. The consolidation aims to reduce inconsistent rulings and streamline the litigation process, highlighting the complex legal discussions surrounding AI and copyright infringement. This decision reflects both the challenges faced by plaintiffs and the ongoing debate regarding fair use in technology.
The transfer order by the US judicial panel consolidates twelve copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft in New York, despite plaintiff objections, to facilitate legal efficiency.
Centralisation will allow a single judge to coordinate discovery, streamline pretrial proceedings, and eliminate inconsistent rulings, promoting the just conduct of this novel litigation.
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