US Government Backs OpenAI in Copyright Dispute Over AI Training Data

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The US government has filed a legal brief supporting OpenAI's position on using copyrighted material to train large language models. The government argued that a strong and competitive American AI industry is in the national interest. Authorities expressed concern that overly restrictive copyright rules could hamper the country's ability to lead global AI development. The brief signals that Washington views AI competitiveness as a strategic priority, aligning federal interests with those of major AI developers like OpenAI.

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