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Keshan Infotech: Madras High Court Grants AI Training Injunction
The Madras High Court recently granted an ad interim injunction against AI training using scraped content, highlighting a divergence from recent Delhi High Court rulings.
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ANI v. OpenAI: Delhi HC Analysis on AI and Copyright
The Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant an interim injunction in ANI Media v. OpenAI marks a pivotal moment for AI in India. The court analyzed whether LLM training constitutes copyright infringement under Section 52, concluding that storage for research qualifies as fair dealing. Furthermore, the court found no prima facie evidence of 'regurgitation' or substantial reproduction of ANI’s news content by ChatGPT. This detailed analysis explores the court's stance on jurisdiction, the transformative nature of AI, and the balance of convenience favouring the public interest in technological development.
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Copyright Infringement in India: A Practical Legal Guide
Understanding copyright infringement in India requires navigating complex principles like the originality threshold, the idea-expression dichotomy, and the scope of fair dealing. Courts assess infringement through the lens of a reasonable person, filtering out unprotectable elements such as historical facts or generic themes before comparing works. With the rise of digital piracy and AI, legal doctrines like dynamic injunctions and moral rights have become vital for creators. This guide breaks down the core legal frameworks that govern modern disputes, helping rights holders distinguish between actionable piracy and unavoidable similarities in shared subject matter.