DOJ's AI Training Argument Slammed by News Outlets

The US Department of Justice's (DOJ) argument in favor of OpenAI and Microsoft's use of unlicensed content for AI training has been disputed by news outlets, including the New York Times.

In a recent filing, these outlets argued that the DOJ's legal analysis contradicts that of the US Copyright Office and lacks evidentiary context.

The brief also accused the federal government of ignoring the feasibility of licensing, despite previous White House guidance to encourage such markets.

The issue at hand revolves around OpenAI and Microsoft's use of unlicensed content for AI training, with the DOJ arguing that this constitutes fair use. However, the news outlets argue that this interpretation is flawed and ignores the potential consequences of such actions.