Getty’s Deal With OpenAI Leaves IP Issues Open
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Getty’s Deal With Open AI Leaves IP Issues Open By Dale Nelson,
- Getty Images and OpenAI have entered into a “display” agreement which, while offering an enhanced visual experience for ChatGPT users, leaves the surrounding intellectual property issues largely unaddressed.
- Getty has filed several high-profile multi-jurisdictional suits against Stability AI in the U.S. and the UK alleging these claims, as well as trademark and other claims, with limited success.
Hollywood & Entertainment Getty’s Deal With Open AI Leaves IP Issues Open By Dale Nelson,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Intellectual Property attorney helping artists tell their stories through film and media.for Legal Entertainment Follow Author Jun 24, 2026, 06:34pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Getty Images and Open AI announced a "display agreement" on June 21, 2026, integrating Getty's licensed visuals into ChatGPT responses, causing Getty shares to surge 123%. This partnership emerges despite Getty's ongoing copyright lawsuits against AI platforms for training data use, where legal outcomes have been mixed. While the deal signals a trend of IP owners collaborating with AI, it critically leaves third-party rights—like celebrity likenesses or trademarks embedded in images—unaddressed. Users are cautioned that commercial use still requires separate licensing, highlighting persistent intellectual property challenges in the evolving AI landscape.
Getty Images and OpenAI have entered into a “display” agreement which, while offering an enhanced visual experience for ChatGPT users, leaves the surrounding intellectual property issues largely unaddressed.