Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Authors Sue OpenAI, Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

10/29/2025

43 6

Summary

Story summary

George R. R. Martin and several authors sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.
The judge allowed the suit to proceed after noting a ChatGPT-generated outline for “A Dance with Shadows” could resemble Martin's material.
The case consolidates claims from Michael Chabon and Sarah Silverman.
The judge will decide whether OpenAI and Microsoft can use a fair-use defense, citing a $1.5 billion settlement by another AI company.

1 of 1

Story summary

George R. R. Martin and several authors sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.
The judge allowed the suit to proceed after noting a ChatGPT-generated outline for “A Dance with Shadows” could resemble Martin's material.
The case consolidates claims from Michael Chabon and Sarah Silverman.
The judge will decide whether OpenAI and Microsoft can use a fair-use defense, citing a $1.5 billion settlement by another AI company.