The article discusses the recent lawsuits against AI companies like Midjourney, launched by a coalition of entertainment firms, which threaten to undermine AI innovation in America. Despite historical examples, such as the fight over VCR technology, the piece argues that fair use, a protective legal framework, is essential for fostering technological advancement. It emphasizes that AI learns from public data and asserts that attempts to restrict this learning could stagnate innovation and harm businesses and consumers alike.
Congress must act now to codify and clarify that AI training on public data is textbook fair use.
The strategy is clear: ensnare AI startups under an avalanche of litigation before they can challenge entrenched business models.
If established media wins this battle, it won't just hurt AI companies-it will harm millions of American businesses and consumers.
Without fair use, none of these technologies would exist as we use them today.
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