Comment by _ink_
11 days ago
A German publisher is currently sueing OpenAI, because they think it is distributing unauthorized copies of its work. [1] It's in German, but I think the example picture speaks for itself. So essentially big tech is doing exactly what the torrenters were persecuted for. I still think big tech will be treated differently.
[1] - https://www.heise.de/news/Rechtsverletzende-Kopien-vom-NEINh...
Hmm, not familiar with what's happening in Germany or its copyright laws, but I do recall coming across this piece of news, where OpenAI was indeed found guilty of infringement, so I don't think Big Tech is being treated differently: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/nov/11/chatgpt-v...
You can read it in English: https://www.heise.de/en/news/Rights-infringing-copies-of-NEI...