Industry Sep 10, 2026
DOJ on AI and Copyright
In short
The US Department Of Justice has intervened in a legal battle between the New York Times and OpenAI, arguing that AI training is ‘fair use’ under American copyright law.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
The US Department Of Justice has entered a legal dispute between the New York Times and OpenAI, contending that the use of copyrighted material for AI training constitutes 'fair use' under US copyright law. This legal argument is central to numerous lawsuits concerning AI, including those initiated by entities within the music industry. The core issue being debated is whether AI training can be considered fair use. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.