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President Donald Trump is supporting tech companies in the ongoing AI copyright battle. In his AI Action Plan revealed at the AI Summit, Trump emphasized the need for a “common-sense application” of AI and intellectual property rules. He argued against the idea that every piece of information should be paid for to have a successful AI program, mentioning that “China’s not doing it.”
AI companies are pushing back against copyright laws that they claim are hindering their progress. Authors, musicians, and artists have sued companies like OpenAI and Meta for using their works as training data without permission. However, AI companies argue that they are protected by the fair use doctrine, which allows the unlicensed use of copyrighted material in certain situations.
The White House issued executive orders related to AI after Trump’s remarks, signaling their support for tech companies in this matter. Trump’s comments about not having to pay for knowledge have been met with criticism from copyright lawyers, who argue that licensing copyrighted materials is essential. Numerous AI copyright cases are currently in progress, with conflicting viewpoints on the legality of using copyrighted works for AI training.
It remains to be seen how Trump’s stance on copyright issues will translate into actionable policies. The U.S. Copyright Office and Congress are also addressing the intersection of AI and copyright law. The possibility of Trump changing his position on AI companies training on copyrighted works without permission is a point of contention.
