Apple Artificial Intelligence Copyright Infringement Class Action

Apple Artificial Intelligence Copyright Infringement

RHE seeks to recover compensation on behalf of Canadians whose copyright-protected works were allegedly used by Apple, without authorization, to develop its generative AI programs, including Apple Intelligence. The case alleges Apple reproduced creative works without consent or payment, and seeks to ensure that affected Canadians are fairly compensated.

Overview
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Copyright Holders

Overview

Rice Harbut Elliott LLP has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. and Apple Canada Inc., on behalf of Canadian creators whose works were used without authorization to train Apple’s generative AI programs.

The action alleges that Apple reproduced, used, and appropriated original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, belonging to Canadians and protected by copyright, to develop their large language models (“LLM’s”), including Apple Intelligence, and that this copyright infringement led to financial gain for Apple and deprived copyright holders of control and dignity over their work, and denied them financial compensation for their labour and skill.

Documents and Updates

Please see the Statement of Claim for more information about the Class Action.

This litigation is still in its early stages. The court will decide at a later date if the case will proceed as a class action.

Copyright Holders

If you are a Canadian creator or rights holder of an original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, our class action team is available to support you in seeking compensation.

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Apple Artificial Intelligence Copyright Infringement Class Action Form

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