The Justice Department has joined forces with OpenAI in a high‑profile lawsuit against The New York Times, arguing that the tech company’s use of the newspaper’s content for training its AI models does not violate copyright law. The Times claims that OpenAI’s GPT‑4 was built on copyrighted text without proper licensing, while the government contends that the transformation and limited use of the material fall under fair use. The case could set a precedent for how AI companies handle copyrighted material, potentially reshaping the legal landscape for both media and technology firms. As the dispute moves forward, industry observers are watching closely to see whether the court will side with the defense’s broader interpretation of fair use or uphold the Times’ stricter copyright protections.
Justice Dept. Sides With OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Suit The New York Times
