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AI on Trial as Entertainment Lawsuits Escalate
Two high-profile lawsuits are putting artificial intelligence squarely in the legal crosshairs. In Hollywood, a new wave of cases is emerging from actors, writers, and studios concerned about unauthorized replication of their work by AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Meanwhile in the music industry, AI music generator Suno is firing back at the major labels, claiming their lawsuit relies on misleading arguments about stream-ripping. Across both industries, the message is clear: AI's creative power may be revolutionary — but its legal footing is far from secure.
ChaseLawyers Newsletter
October 07, 2025
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This edition tackles the growing legal backlash against artificial intelligence in entertainment.
First, OpenAI is facing heat from multiple directions — lawsuits from artists and writers over unauthorized data training, and pressure from studios worried about its AI producing content that looks suspiciously like existing films or shows. Even big-name streaming platforms are concerned about possible liability.
At the same time, music generator Suno is defending itself against a copyright lawsuit from major labels. The company is pushing back hard, calling the labels’ arguments disingenuous and comparing them to outdated claims about piracy. It’s shaping up to be a foundational fight for AI in music.
OpenAI Faces Mounting Legal Risks Over Entertainment Content
With several lawsuits already underway, OpenAI is being accused of scraping protected content to train ChatGPT — including movie scripts, show descriptions, and copyrighted dialogue. But now, the concern is spreading inside the industry itself. Studios and streaming platforms are reportedly worried that OpenAI’s responses are replicating plotlines and characters that resemble real shows. The legal debate centers on whether AI is producing “derivative works” — which, under copyright law, would require licensing. As this tension builds, OpenAI could become a test case for how copyright applies to generative AI in the entertainment world.
Suno Responds to Music Industry with Aggressive Legal Counter
AI music startup Suno is urging a U.S. court to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner. The company argues the case is based on a false premise — that Suno is somehow “ripping” music from YouTube or Spotify to train its AI. In a strongly worded filing, Suno says its technology generates original compositions based on prompts, not recycled audio. The legal battle will likely hinge on how courts interpret training data, originality, and whether AI-generated music falls under traditional copyright protections. The outcome could reshape the future of AI in music production.
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