Hollywood Coalition Files Brief Backing NYT in OpenAI Lawsuit

· Entertainment · United States

The Human Consent Foundation, a nonprofit backed by Cate Blanchett that seeks to protect individuals' likenesses from unauthorized AI scraping, joined a group of Hollywood companies in filing an amicus brief in The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The brief argues that Hollywood has a "proven infrastructure" for licensing content, countering the tech companies' position. The filing adds entertainment-industry weight to the copyright battle over whether AI models may train on published works without permission or payment. A ruling could set terms for how studios and talent license their libraries to AI developers.

Why it matters：The outcome will shape whether studios and talent can monetize their libraries through AI licensing, a question with consequences across film, music and publishing.

Key points

  • The Human Consent Foundation is backed by Cate Blanchett.
  • The brief argues Hollywood has a 'proven infrastructure' for licensing content.
  • The case pits The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft.

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