wire / 2026-08-19-265e
Carlsen Verlag sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT reproduces the children's book 'Das NEINhorn'
The children's book about a unicorn that says no is suing the model that says yes to everything.
The facts
German publisher Carlsen Verlag, along with author Marc-Uwe Kling and illustrator Astrid Henn, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They allege ChatGPT generates text and illustrations nearly identical to their copyrighted children's book "Das NEINhorn," including unauthorized print templates, violating their intellectual property rights.