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Microsoft Defends AI Use in Copyright Lawsuit
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Microsoft is facing a legal challenge from publishers, including The New York Times, over its AI Copilot's use of copyrighted content. In court filings, Microsoft claims that less than 1% of 8.2 million chat logs showed significant overlap with copyrighted material, arguing this supports their case for fair use. The New York Times disagrees, accusing Microsoft and OpenAI of using their content to create commercial products that compete with their journalism. The case's outcome could have significant implications for AI training practices and copyright law.
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