Trump administration supports OpenAI in NYT copyright lawsuit
The Trump administration has filed a statement of interest supporting OpenAI in its ongoing copyright lawsuit with The New York Times. The case, which began in December 2023, alleges that OpenAI unlawfully trained AI models on the newspaper's content and seeks billions in damages from both Microsoft and OpenAI. In their filing, U.S. attorneys argue that training large language models (LLMs) using copyrighted material is a form of fair use under copyright law. They claim restricting such practices would hinder scientific progress and American economic prosperity. The administration has previously advocated for AI model training as fair use in its National AI Legislative Framework. The outcome could set legal precedent affecting other media companies suing over similar issues, including the Center for Investigative Reporting, Chicago Tribune, and New York Daily News. While some outlets have reached licensing agreements with OpenAI, others continue to challenge it legally.
Topics: AI fair use government intervention OpenAI The New York Times