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OpenAI Loses Munich Copyright Case and Islamabad Courthouse Bombing Kills 12

The German ruling signals escalating legal exposure for generative AI firms over the use of copyrighted works.

Overview

  • The Munich Regional Court ruled on Nov. 11 that OpenAI’s use of German hit-song lyrics in ChatGPT and related models infringed copyright, according to DPA reports.
  • A suspected suicide explosion outside a courthouse in Islamabad killed at least 12 people and injured 21, with judicial staff among the wounded, Geo TV reported.
  • Australia will implement a first-of-its-kind law next month that bans under-16s from using social networking sites as officials and platforms wrestle with age verification.
  • Nippon Life defeated NTT West 6–5 in the All-Japan Corporate Baseball Championship semifinal and will play the Nov. 12 final seeking a fourth title.
  • Soccer officials are moving to hold the 106th Emperor’s Cup final on Jan. 1, 2027, restoring the traditional New Year’s Day date, according to people familiar with the plan.