US DOJ Supports Fair Use for AI Training Amid Copyright Controversy

The US Department of Justice asserts that training AI models on copyrighted text qualifies as fair use. This position directly contradicts a report issued by the US Copyright Office, which has implications for ongoing legal disputes, including a class-action lawsuit involving The New York Times. Following the publication of the report, the director of the US Copyright Office was fired shortly thereafter, indicating potential internal conflict over the agency’s stance. This development could influence how AI practitioners approach the use of copyrighted materials in model training, as it may set a precedent for future legal interpretations. For further details, see The Decoder.