Industry Sep 9, 2026
US DoJ Argues OpenAI's Use of Copyrighted Material is 'Fair Use'
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 process of AI training constitutes 'fair use' under existing US copyright law. This argument is central to numerous AI-related lawsuits, including those initiated by entities within the music industry, as it addresses the legality of using copyrighted works for AI development. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.