The reliance of Big Tech on content created by individuals has resulted in a growing conflict over copyright infringement. Recently, the US Copyright Office released a report suggesting that AI companies may infringe on creators' rights by using their copyrighted work without consent for AI training. This report complicates the fair use defense that AI companies often rely on, indicating that the extent of 'fair use' varies based on the specific circumstances of the content utilized. The distinction between commercial and research AI models is also highlighted, impacting the legality of their training practices.
AI companies train their models primarily on copyrighted content without consent, leading to copyright infringement claims from creators; the US Copyright Office supports their concerns.
The US Copyright Office's latest report suggests that AI companies may not have rights to use copyrighted works for training purposes, complicating their fair use defense.
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