OpenAI is being sued by book authors for using their works in training ChatGPT without proper authorization.
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OpenAI is being sued by book authors for using their works in training ChatGPT without proper authorization.
Parent: AIEntity: OpenAIImpact: negativeDate: May 16, 2026 - May 27, 2026Target: OpenAI's use of book authors' works in training ChatGPT
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1171: Letter
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1171/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 16, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1170: Letter
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1170/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 16, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1172: Letter
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1172/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 21, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1172-1: Exhibit A
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1172/1/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 21, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1175: Redacted Document
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1175/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 21, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1174: Letter
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1174/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 21, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1181: Letter
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1181/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 27, 2026
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New filing: "Silverman v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #293: ORDER in case 1:23-cv-08292-SHS-OTW; denying without prejudice (1437) Letter Motion for Local Rule 37.2 Conference…
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PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69950496/293/silverman-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Silverman v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #292: ORDER in case 1:23-cv-08292-SHS-OTW; denying without prejudice (1436) Letter Motion for Local Rule 37.2 Conference…
[full entry below 👇]
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69950496/292/silverman-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Chabon v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #248: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69920598/248/chabon-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Silverman v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #294: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69950496/294/silverman-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69950496/silverman-v-openai-inc/?order_by=desc
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1167: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1167/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Alter v. OpenAI (Class of non-fiction authors sues OpenAI and Microsoft over training)"
Doc #744: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68024915/744/alter-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 12, 2026
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New filing: "Authors Guild v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #1168: Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67810584/1168/authors-guild-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 16, 2026
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New filing: "Chabon v. OpenAI (Book authors sue over ChatGPT training)"
Doc #249: Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel AND Order on Motion to Compel
PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69920598/249/chabon-v-openai-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True
Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69920598/chabon-v-openai-inc/?order_by=desc
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0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 16, 2026
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