AI developers are under increasing legal pressure as creators allege that large language model and image generator firms have used copyrighted works without permission to train their systems. More than thirty lawsuits have been filed against firms such as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta, while the industry pushes for a fair‑use exemption to keep development costs low. Courts have delivered mixed rulings, with some judges deeming the use "exceedingly transformative" and others allowing settlements. The dispute highlights a clash between the need for rapid AI innovation and the protection of creators’ rights.
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