OpenAI is urging the U.S. government to establish a clear ‘fair use’ policy specifically for AI training. This proposal is part of the administration’s ‘AI Action Plan,’ and it’s all about ensuring that American AI models can continue learning from copyrighted materials without running into legal roadblocks.
The success of AI innovation in the U.S. owes a lot to the fair use doctrine. It’s what allows developers to train models on diverse data sets, which is crucial for progress. OpenAI has previously used publicly available web data to train its models, often without asking for explicit permission from content owners.
Last year, in a submission to the U.K.’s House of Lords, OpenAI pointed out that limiting AI training to just public domain content could really hold back the development of models that meet today’s societal needs. However, not everyone agrees. Some content owners have taken legal action against OpenAI, claiming copyright infringement.
By advocating for more permissive laws and regulations, OpenAI aims to keep the U.S. at the forefront of AI research and development. This approach not only attracts investment but also fosters innovation across numerous startups.
