Summary
David Millette and Ruslana Petryazhna sued OpenAI Inc. and OpenAI OpCo LLC, alleging the company unlawfully transcribed YouTube videos uploaded by content creators and used those transcripts to train its generative AI models without permission.[1][2][4][5] The suit asserts unfair business practices under California's Unlawful Competition Law and unjust enrichment, and seeks class certification for YouTube content creators; it is part of proposed multidistrict litigation where plaintiffs support centralization in the Northern District of California.[2][4][5] OpenAI has moved to dismiss, arguing the claims mirror prior cases dismissed by courts.[5]
Case details
- Court
- SDNY
- Docket number
- 1:25-cv-03297
- Filed
- Apr 21, 2025
- Status
- Active
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