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DOJ Tells Court AI Training Is Fair Use, Forgets To Mention It’s Negotiating A Stake In OpenAI

The U.S. Department of Justice told a court that AI training constitutes fair use, while reportedly negotiating a stake in OpenAI, raising conflict-of-interest concerns. The DOJ's position, revealed in a legal filing, aligns with its financial interests in the AI company.

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Justice Department finally figures out that fair use exists right when it adds to the grift.

The post DOJ Tells Court AI Training Is Fair Use, Forgets To Mention It’s Negotiating A Stake In OpenAI appeared first on Above the Law.

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