Thomson Reuters wins an early court battle over AI, copyright, and fair use
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On Tuesday, Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Ross Intelligence, a legal AI startup. The judge dismissed all of Ross’s defenses regarding the use of Thomson Reuters' copyrighted materials, stating they did not qualify under 'fair use.' The case raises important questions about AI legality and how these technologies utilize copyrighted data, amidst ongoing legal scrutiny against other major AI players. Ross, which ceased operations in 2021, described the lawsuit as "spurious" while also struggling for funding during legal proceedings.
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