GETTY DROPS KEY COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AGAINST STABILITY AI, BUT UK LAWSUIT CONTINUES

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Getty Images dropped its main copyright infringement claims against Stability AI in London's High Court, though the UK lawsuit continues with secondary infringement and trademark claims. Legal experts suggest that Getty withdrew the claims due to weak evidence and jurisdictional issues related to AI training outside the UK. A separate US lawsuit seeking $1.7 billion in damages remains active. The case highlights ongoing legal uncertainties around AI companies using copyrighted content for training.