OpenAI seeks Trump administration's help in AI fair use debate

The big picture: With at least one court ruling that AI training does not qualify as fair use, OpenAI is looking to the Trump administration's upcoming AI Action Plan to help resolve ongoing copyright disputes. Due out in July, the plan could potentially classify AI training as fair use, granting AI companies unrestricted access to critical training data. OpenAI argues that such a move is essential for the US to maintain its competitive edge in the AI race against China.

US courts are currently grappling with whether AI training qualifies as fair use, with rights holders arguing that AI models pose a market threat by potentially replacing them and diluting creative output. OpenAI and several other AI companies are embroiled in multiple lawsuits, contending that AI transforms copyrighted works rather than serving as a direct substitute. However, a landmark ruling has already favored rights holders, with a judge ...