In 2024, the spotlight has intensified on several key lawsuits that serve as a pacemaker for AI governance and compliance. As generative AI technologies, such as OpenAI (maker of ChatGPT), Microsoft, Anthropic, Midjourney, Stability AI and DeviantArt, and chip giant Nvidia grow, the also become a focal point for litigation, especially regarding their training practices and the use of copyrighted material without permission.

Many of the lawsuits involve alleged copyright infringement. In short, the complaints often claim that AI companies illegally train various large language models (LLMs) on copyrighted content from media companies. For a full list, click here.