There has been some movement in the Generative AI space as it relates to developer productivity tools. In particular, GitHub Copilot is the subject of a class action lawsuit alleging copyright violations.

[This site](https://githubcopilotlitigation.com/) describes what is at issue in the case. [This page](https://githubcopilotinvestigation.com/?ref=fossa.com#) covers a lot of the "why" behind it.

Note that the FTC is getting involved, and [commented that it is seeing unfair competition in addition to copyright issues](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/11/InCommentSubmittedtoUSCopyrightOfficeFTCRaisesAIrelatedCompetitionandConsumerProtectionIssuesStressingThatItWillUseItsAuthoritytoProtectCompetitionandConsumersinAIMarkets) from big tech implementations of GenAI. Even more interesting is that they indicate that they will use their existing regulatory authority to reign it in.