Industry Sep 6, 2026

US DOJ Argues for OpenAI's Use of Copyrighted Material in AI Training

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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
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US DOJ Argues for OpenAI's Use of Copyrighted Material in AI Training
The US Department of Justice has submitted an argument in the legal dispute between The New York Times and OpenAI. The DoJ contends that the training of AI models on copyrighted works should be considered 'fair use' under existing American copyright law. This legal principle is central to numerous lawsuits involving AI, including those brought forth by entities within the music industry.

Originally reported by Complete Music Update.