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US backs OpenAI in copyright lawsuit, pushes AI training protections
The United States government has sided with OpenAI in ongoing copyright disputes with media organizations including The New York Times. At a G20 meeting, Washington urged nations to adopt expansive fair-use interpretations that would permit AI companies to train models on creators' published work.
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The US government moved to support OpenAI's legal position in multiple copyright infringement cases, signaling its stance on artificial intelligence development versus intellectual property protections. The intervention came as government officials met with representatives from G20 nations in North Carolina to discuss emerging technology policy.
American delegates presented arguments to their counterparts that countries should embrace broad fair-use doctrines permitting AI developers to use copyrighted material for model training purposes. The position challenges efforts by major publishers and content creators, including The New York Times, who have filed lawsuits alleging unauthorized use of their work to develop commercial AI systems.
The US approach reflects a growing policy emphasis on facilitating rapid AI advancement, even as copyright holders argue that AI companies should compensate creators whose work trains these systems. The G20 discussions suggest Washington is attempting to shape international AI governance frameworks in ways favorable to technology developers.
The copyright disputes remain unresolved in courts, with major media organizations and authors contending that OpenAI and other companies violated intellectual property rights. The government's diplomatic push adds pressure on other nations to adopt similar positions that would effectively shield AI training activities from copyright restrictions.