Getty Images, a globally acclaimed image licensing company, has initiated legal proceedings against Stability AI, an artificial intelligence firm, alleging the unauthorized use of over 12 million copyrighted images to train its AI model, Stable Diffusion, and subsequently profiting from it. Getty Images CEO Peter S. emphasized that such actions amount to unfair competition, and despite the significant costs involved, the company is resolute in safeguarding its intellectual property rights. In response, Stability AI contends that its use of images adheres to the doctrine of "fair use." The court will convene for the first time on June 9 to determine liability, with the case poised to address pivotal legal debates concerning copyright, the limits of innovation, and the ethical use of AI training data. This lawsuit has ignited widespread discourse on the intersection of AI, copyright protection, and the boundaries of technological advancement.