Google and OpenAI have urged the White House to revise copyright laws, claiming it hampers AI development in the U.S. They argue that the current law—which requires payment for the use of copyrighted materials—is a barrier to competing with nations like China. A recent federal court ruling reinforced that 'fair use' does not allow for using someone's intellectual property in a way that competes with them. The article critiques this stance, emphasizing that substantial investments are available for AI firms to compensate for the use of copyrighted works responsibly.
It's clear that techies looking to train AI on copyrighted materials must pay for it—a federal court ruling challenged a false narrative around fair use.
The notion that Big Tech should be able to use others' intellectual property without compensation under the guise of national interest is not credible.
Google and OpenAI are lobbying for a rollback of copyright laws to access copyrighted materials for AI development, claiming it’s critical for competing with China.
Investment in AI development is plentiful, indicating that firms have the means to pay for content they utilize without unfairly bending copyright laws.
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