US Government Backs OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit
美國司法部於 2026 年 9 月 1 日向法院提交意見書，在紐約時報控告 OpenAI 侵害著作權的訴訟中支持 OpenAI。司法部指出，紐約時報對「合理使用」原則的狹隘解釋若被採納，將阻礙大型語言模型（LLM）的開發，進而損害美國的科學進步與繁榮。
WISECODE Take
The US Department of Justice submitted an amicus brief on September 1, 2026, backing OpenAI in the copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times. While some may interpret this as a green light for unauthorized AI training, it actually reflects a strategic tug-of-war between national competitiveness and IP protection. The DOJ argued that the publisher's narrow interpretation of "fair use" could hinder the development of Large Language Models (LLMs), thereby obstructing scientific progress. While this isn't a final ruling, it boosts confidence for tech developers utilizing public data, though businesses merely using AI tools remain unaffected. For companies engaged in proprietary R&D and data collection, Wisdom Code's Patent Portfolio Health Check can help identify compliance risks early in the development phase. First, document data sources and processing workflows meticulously when training models. Second, monitor the court's final ruling closely, as the executive branch's stance is not a free pass. Maintaining data transparency remains the best strategy to mitigate legal risks.
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