Michael Petricone

Last week, a coalition of entertainment companies filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, an AI company that builds generative tools using publicly available data. These lawsuits follow similar actions against other leading AI firms. The strategy is clear: ensnare AI startups under an avalanche of litigation before they can challenge entrenched business models. If established media wins this battle, it won’t just hurt AI companies—it will harm the millions of American businesses and consumers who stand to benefit from the most transformative technology since the internet itself.