The specific scope of the partnership—including revenue structure, exclusivity terms, and implementation timeline—remains undisclosed. OpenAI has not issued a separate statement on the agreement.
Getty's stock surged more than 100% in premarket trading following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in a major new revenue channel. The deal carries particular weight given Getty's 2023 lawsuit against Stability AI for alleged copyright infringement. This partnership with OpenAI signals a strategic shift toward licensing arrangements rather than litigation, and follows Getty's similar multi-year agreement with Perplexity in October 2025. Attorneys tracking AI licensing precedent and copyright exposure should monitor whether this model becomes standard across the industry, and whether Getty discloses financial terms that could inform valuation of similar deals.