Ina Fried, Axios; AI firms push to use copyrighted content freely
"A sharp divide over AI engines' free use of copyrighted material has emerged as a key conflict among the firms and groups that recently flooded the White House with advice on its forthcoming "AI Action Plan."
Why it matters: Copyright infringement claims were among the first legal challenges following ChatGPT's launch, with multiple lawsuits now winding their way through the courts.
Driving the news: In their White House memos, OpenAI and Google argue that their use of copyrighted material for AI is a matter of national security — and if that use is limited, China will gain an unfair edge in the AI race."
