Getty Images has become the focal point of a worldwide discussion on artificial intelligence and copyright, with the company's CEO emphasizing the substantial expenses involved in defending artists' rights in court. Getty Images has initiated legal action against the UK-based startup Stability AI, accusing it of illegally accessing over 12 million images from its database to develop and train AI image generation technology without authorization. Both parties are embroiled in a contentious debate, focusing on the authenticity of evidence and the complexities of copyright issues.