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US Government Supports OpenAI in Copyright Lawsuit
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- →The case could set a precedent for how AI companies use copyrighted material.
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The U.S. government has sided with OpenAI in a lawsuit filed by The New York Times over the use of copyrighted material to train AI models. The Trump administration submitted a 20-page brief defending OpenAI's practices, citing the importance of fair use in fostering AI innovation. The case, being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, questions the legality of using copyrighted works without permission for AI training. Although the brief is not a ruling, it underscores the government's commitment to AI leadership and could influence the legal landscape.
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