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The government is siding with OpenAI and Microsoft in their legal battle with the New York Times, arguing that training AI on copyrighted material qualifies as “fair use” — a move that could reshape copyright law for creators and tech giants alike. While the Times claims AI companies are profiting unfairly from their work, federal officials say AI’s transformative nature and lack of direct competition make it legally defensible — even drawing parallels to how human writers learn from others. This isn’t just about one lawsuit: courts are grappling with dozens of cases across industries, from music labels suing Anthropic to Meta’s recent win (with caveats) and Anthropic’s crushing loss despite initial fair-use arguments. The legal landscape is shifting fast — with major implications for innovation, compensation, and creative rights.

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