Authors & Publishing

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Training an AI on Copyrighted Books Is Fair Use — Until It Isn’t

Training an AI on Copyrighted Books Is Fair Use — Until It Isn’t

AI training on copyrighted books can qualify as fair use under the 4-factor test when the use is transformative and doesn’t substitute for the original. It becomes infringement when copying is substantial, used commercially to compete, or outputs reproduce protected expression. This article explains where courts draw the line, key factors, and practical risk for […]
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