OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints

“The lack of unified regulations creates a complex environment for AI developers,” said Anish Nath, practice director at Everest Group. “This case could lead to stricter copyright rules requiring developers to secure explicit licenses and could clarify the jurisdictional authority of national courts over international AI firms, even those without physical operations in a country.”

ANI filed its lawsuit in November, accusing OpenAI of using its copyrighted content without permission to train ChatGPT and seeking damages along with the deletion of stored data. ANI contends that OpenAI’s practices not only constitute copyright infringement but also spread misinformation by generating false news stories attributed to the agency.

During earlier proceedings, OpenAI told the Delhi court it had blocked ANI’s domain and ceased using its data for training purposes. However, ANI insists that past content remains embedded in ChatGPT’s systems and must be deleted, the report added.