Beijing Internet Court: AI-generated content is not an exemption, publishers must take responsibility for reputation infringement due to lack of verification

AI technology is rapidly integrating into traditional fields such as culture, finance, and advertising, leading to an increasing number of civil disputes amid the intersection of old and new scenarios.

Recently, Beijing Internet Court heard a reputation rights infringement case caused by the use of generative AI to publish content. The court held that AI generation is not an exemption from liability; publishers who fail to fulfill their verification obligations and infringe others' reputation rights should bear corresponding responsibilities.