OPENAI. OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026
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The September 1 brief, filed in Manhattan federal court, appears to be the first time the US government has weighed in on a wave of cases brought by copyright owners over AI training
The Trump administration has filed a brief in support of OpenAI regarding its use of copyrighted material for training AI models, arguing that such training constitutes fair use.
This marks the first time the US government has intervened in ongoing copyright disputes involving AI training, emphasizing the importance of AI for national security and economic advancement.
