Creative industries and technology firms dispute when copyrighted writing, music and artwork may be used to train generative AI. The US Copyright Office has examined unresolved questions about training and ownership.
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Should AI companies need permission to train on copyrighted works?
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Yes, license the works ↔ No, fair-use principles
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Creative industries and technology firms dispute when copyrighted writing, music and artwork may be used to train generative AI. The US Copyright Office has examined unresolved questions about training and ownership.