Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
ilamont · hn · 2026-10-21
Per Reuters, Getty Images has filed for US bankruptcy protection while advancing a debt restructuring plan. The stock-photo giant has been under pressure from AI-driven disruption and costly copyright litigation, making this a landmark moment for the legacy licensing business.
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