OpenAI hopes that Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan, expected in July, will resolve ongoing copyright issues.
Donald Trump’s AI Action Plan should declare that AI training falls under fair use. ‘Fair use’ is a legal exception in the US that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission. This would give AI companies unlimited access to training data. OpenAI considers this necessary to keep pace with China in the AI race.
Who is right?
Currently, several US courts are considering whether AI falls under fair use. Artists say that AI models trained on creative works will eventually replace them and that human creativity is at risk of disappearing.
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OpenAI defends its practice by stating that AI models analyze works without copying them. The models would only learn patterns and linguistic structures. “Our AI training creates something new without reducing the commercial value of existing works,” the company says.
OpenAI warns of Chinese advantage
In a policy proposal to the US government, OpenAI argues that restricting AI access to data disadvantages the US compared to China. China has fewer legal restrictions in the field of AI. OpenAI states that China continues to use copyrighted data, while American companies are limited by legal proceedings.
According to OpenAI, “America’s AI leadership is at risk” if American companies are allowed to use less data than Chinese competitors. The company wants legislation that does not impose copyright restrictions on AI training. American companies must also be protected against international rules that could slow down or nullify innovation.
OpenAI emphasizes the importance: China’s DeepSeek demonstrates that America’s lead in AI is shrinking. According to the company, the US must invest faster in AI infrastructure and adopt a proactive strategy to secure its global position in AI.