Indian Bollywood Music Labels Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Violations

Top Indian Music Labels Saregama, T-Series, and Sony have sued OpenAI, alleging unauthorized use of their sound recordings by Microsoft-backed Open AI, reflecting challenges posed to India’s music business.

They say this threatens copyright and their revenue, as they rely on licensing fees and royalties.

This follows a lawsuit by Indian news agency ANI, which accused OpenAI of using its content without consent. Other media groups and book publishers have also sued OpenAI.

Experts warn that AI-generated music trained on copyrighted songs could harm original artists. Bharadwaj Jaishankar of IndusLaw says it may reduce opportunities for musicians. Zubin Morris of Little & Co. adds that artists have not agreed to AI training, which affects their fair compensation for creators.