Judge dismisses majority of GitHub Copilot copyright claims
A judge dismissed most copyright claims against GitHub Copilot, leaving two active: an open-source license violation and a breach of contract, raising questions about AI training legality and potential damages.
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A judge has dismissed most of the copyright claims against GitHub Copilot, leaving only two claims active: one regarding an open-source license violation and another alleging breach of contract. Judge Jon Tigar's ruling, which was unsealed recently, represents a significant setback for developers who claimed that GitHub Copilot, powered by OpenAI technology and owned by Microsoft, unlawfully trained on their work. The dismissed claims included a DMCA claim, which the judge found lacked sufficient specificity regarding the alleged identical copies of copyrighted material. The remaining claims focus on whether the AI's training process violated open-source licenses, which is considered a critical aspect of the case. The plaintiffs' choice to pursue contract law instead of copyright law raises questions about potential damages and remedies, as contract law may not provide the same level of compensation as copyright law. The outcome of the remaining claims will be pivotal in determining the legality of AI training practices in relation to open-source licenses.
- Most copyright claims against GitHub Copilot have been dismissed.
- Only two claims remain: one for open-source license violation and one for breach of contract.
- The judge found the DMCA claim lacked sufficient specificity.
- The case's focus now shifts to the legality of AI training under open-source licenses.
- The plaintiffs' strategy of using contract law instead of copyright law may affect potential damages.
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