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US Justice Department backs fair use for AI training in copyright case

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The US Department of Justice has filed a brief supporting fair use for AI training in a significant copyright legal case. This stance appears to contradict a previous report from the US Copyright Office, whose director was dismissed by the Trump administration after the report's release. The case involves claims against entities like Dixie Consulting and The New York Times. AI

IMPACT This ruling could significantly impact how AI models are trained and the legal landscape surrounding copyrighted data.

RANK_REASON The US Department of Justice's filing on fair use for AI training is a significant policy development. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US Justice Department backs fair use for AI training in copyright case

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    US Department of Justice backs fair use for AI training in landmark copyright case

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="608" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/token_to_ai_content.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1088" /></p> <p> In the class-action lawsuit involving The New York Times…

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