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US Govt Backs AI Training on Copyrighted Data
2 Sep
Summary
- US government backs OpenAI in copyright dispute.
- Argues AI training on copyrighted material is fair use.
- First instance of government intervention in AI copyright litigation.
The Trump administration has taken a side in the burgeoning copyright dispute involving artificial intelligence. In a filing made on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, the government expressed its support for OpenAI.
At the core of the argument is the contention that training large language models on copyrighted materials typically constitutes fair use. This legal stance aims to bolster the position of AI developers facing copyright infringement claims.
This development is significant as it represents the first time the U.S. government has intervened in the wave of litigation initiated by various creators and media entities. These lawsuits challenge the use of their work for AI training.
While the administration's brief carries no binding legal weight, it is expected to provide considerable backing to technology companies engaged in legal battles over intellectual property rights.
