Getty v Stability AI trial stalls over disturbing images issue
Judge rejected Getty Images’ attempt to amend its claim that Stability Diffusion could produce violent, pornographic, and CSAM images | Picture library turns to the Court of Appeal, previously claiming Stability was trying to avoid a “PR disaster”.
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11 June 2025 Stability claimed Getty’s legal team was cherry-picking outputs after “hammering away at the model” to create infringing evidence, finds Marisa Woutersen from the courtroom.
10 June 2025 The picture library pulled no punches on day one of the trial, describing the defendant as "tech geeks so excited about AI" they ignored copyright law, reports Marisa Woutersen from the court.
6 June 2025 It is not hyperbole to say the UK hearing comes at a seminal moment for copyright holders, tech companies, and the country’s AI ambitions, writes Marisa Woutersen.
11 June 2025 Recent decision by acting USPTO director Coke Morgan Stewart has “damaging” consequences, argues Vidal | Stewart kickstarts campaign of implied criticism of predecessor’s record.