George R.R. Martin Accuses ChatGPT of Stealing Ideas from His Books

by Bruno Pferd October 29, 2025

written by Bruno Pferd October 29, 2025

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A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for using copyrighted material from his books in the training of their AI model, ChatGPT, without permission.
This allegation suggests that OpenAI may have infringed on Martins intellectual property rights by incorporating elements from his works into ChatGPTs responses.
The lawsuit highlights the potential challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the use of copyrighted material in AI training, particularly as AI models continue to evolve and become more prevalent.
It emphasizes the importance of obtaining proper permissions and respecting intellectual property rights when developing AI systems, especially those designed for public use like ChatGPT.

Lawsuit Filed Against OpenAI by George R.R. Martin over Alleged Use of Copyrighted Works for ChatGPT Training

George R.R. Martin is suing OpenAI for allegedly using his A Song of Ice and Fire books and other copyrighted works to train its AI model, ChatGPT, without his permission.

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