AI groups urge court to affirm fair use for AI training on copyrighted data

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-28 15:30

The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), NetChoice, and AI Progress have filed a joint amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. They argue that copyright law should foster progress and innovation, not shield existing companies from competition. The groups contend that training generative AI on copyrighted material constitutes fair use and promotes innovation and free expression. AI

IMPACT This legal argument could shape how AI models are trained and the scope of copyright law in the digital age.

RANK_REASON Industry groups filed an amicus brief in a legal case concerning AI training and copyright.

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