Bloomberg Can't Nix Mike Huckabee's IP Suit Over AI Training

By Editorial Team

A federal judge in New York has ruled that Bloomberg must face a proposed copyright infringement class action lawsuit brought by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. The lawsuit alleges that Bloomberg used e-books to train its large language model, and the judge stated that she cannot determine whether the fair use defense applied without a more detailed factual record.

Law360 reported that the case involves the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in training models, highlighting the evolving legal landscape surrounding intellectual property rights in the digital age.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and involves prominent law firms such as DiCello Levitt, Fried Frank, Poynter Law Group, and Reece Moore Pedergraft representing the parties involved, including Bloomberg LP, Meta Platforms Inc., and Microsoft Corp.

The judge's decision to allow the lawsuit to proceed underscores the importance of establishing a robust factual record in cases involving complex technological issues like AI and copyright infringement.

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