NYT vs OpenAI: Is the Indian legal system equipped to handle such cases?

The current legal structure in India around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and copyright laws needs to evolve to handle cases similar to the one filed by The New York Times (NYT) against OpenAI and Microsoft, experts told Business Standard.

“Indian law currently lacks specific provisions to address the complexities of AI-related copyright infringement,” said Aviral Kapoor, partner at Alagh & Kapoor Law Offices.

“Unlike the US, where cases like NYT vs OpenAI are unfolding under an established legal framework, India’s copyright laws do not explicitly recognise AI as authors or creators.”