US DOJ Backs Fair Use for AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit

The US Department of Justice has filed a legal argument supporting the use of copyrighted text for training artificial intelligence models. This move comes in the context of a class-action lawsuit involving The New York Times, as reported by The Decoder.

According to The Decoder, the DOJ maintains that such use qualifies as fair use under copyright law. This stance contrasts with a previous report from the US Copyright Office, whose director was dismissed by the Trump administration shortly after publishing findings that did not align with the DOJ's position.

For Japanese investors and market participants, this development underscores ongoing legal debates around AI and intellectual property, which may influence technology and media sectors globally, including in Japan.