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AI licensing deals mark new legal risk for tech companies left out

By Nick Robertson, Emma Whitford ( December 17, 2025, 20:22 GMT | Comment) -- As more media giants partner with AI companies to license their content, tech firms left on the outside face mounting legal risk that will only grow with the burgeoning licensing market. After OpenAI and the Walt Disney Company reached a deal this month, Disney has already issued cease-and-desist letters to rival AI companies.The AI licensing market is finally getting off the ground with multi-million-dollar deals between media companies and tech firms, but the fast-moving dealmaking landscape could leave some companies on the outside looking in, facing increased legal risk....

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