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Summary: German court rules OpenAI violated copyright laws by using song lyrics NHK

1. A German court has ruled that OpenAI's ChatGPT violated copyright laws by using unlicensed popular song lyrics as training data.
2. The ruling was made by a district court in Munich at the request of German music rights body GEMA. Damages have been ordered to be paid.
3. OpenAI disagrees with the decision and is considering further steps, stating that it only impacts a limited set of lyrics and does not affect daily use of the technology in Germany.
Summary
German court rules against OpenAI's ChatGPT for copyright law violations using unlicensed popular song lyrics as training data. Damages have been ordered, following a request from the German music rights body GEMA. OpenAI disagrees with the decision and is contemplating further action, stating
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Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251112_04/#summary

Date: Nov. 12, 2025

Notes: 2025-11-12

Created: 2025/11/12 06:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 22:20

Last Read: 2025/11/12 07:24