U.S. Backs OpenAI in Copyright Fight Against New York Times

The U.S. government has officially entered the legal dispute between The New York Times and AI developer OpenAI, submitting a statement of interest that aligns with OpenAI's defense. This move underscores the administration's commitment to nurturing a competitive AI sector and establishing international benchmarks for AI innovation and deployment.

The lawsuit, filed by The New York Times in December 2023, contends that OpenAI's training of its large language models (LLMs) on copyrighted articles constitutes unlawful use. The Times is pursuing substantial damages, asserting a violation of its intellectual property rights. The government's intervention signals a deeper examination of how current copyright statutes apply to the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI and the data utilized in training these advanced technologies.