Wired tracks AI copyright lawsuits with new interactive tools

Wired magazine has launched an interactive visualization tracking all US copyright lawsuits involving artificial intelligence companies. As reported by Kate Knibbs in Wired, the legal battles began in May 2020 when Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence over alleged copyright violations. The landscape of AI-related copyright litigation has since expanded significantly, with major plaintiffs including The New York Times, Universal Music Group, and various authors and artists. These cases challenge AI companies’ use of copyrighted materials for training their models. Key defendants include OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic, who often defend their practices under the fair use doctrine. Wired’s visualization tool and additional table provide comprehensive information about each case’s location, allegations, and current status, offering a clear overview of this complex legal landscape that could reshape the AI industry.