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Getty Images pivots to AI licensing after losing copyright lawsuits

Getty Images, after losing a legal battle against AI companies over copyright infringement, has pivoted to a strategy of lucrative partnerships. The company has established licensing deals with AI firms like OpenAI and Perplexity. This shift offers valuable lessons for the book publishing industry, suggesting that instead of outright resistance, exploring collaboration and licensing with generative AI could be a more pragmatic approach to navigating the evolving technological landscape. AI

IMPACT Illustrates a potential path for content creators to monetize their work within the generative AI ecosystem through licensing.

RANK_REASON Significant industry shift involving a major company's strategic pivot after legal challenges related to AI.

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Getty Images pivots to AI licensing after losing copyright lawsuits

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