OpenAI has missed its self-imposed deadline to release the Media Manager, a tool designed to allow content creators to opt out of having their works used in AI training datasets. Announced in May 2024, the tool was intended to help creators manage their intellectual property by identifying and flagging copyrighted materials, including text, images, audio, and video. However, reports suggest the project was not prioritized internally, with sources indicating limited development progress and a lack of updates from OpenAI. Fred von Lohmann, a key legal team member, transitioned to a part-time consultant role in October 2024, further complicating the tool's development. The delay has drawn criticism from creators and legal experts, as OpenAI faces ongoing lawsuits filed by artists, writers, and media organizations over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted materials in training its AI models. Media Manager was envisioned as a comprehensive solution to address these concerns, but its absence raises questions about OpenAI's commitment to creator rights and intellectual property protections.