News publishers challenge Justice Department backing for AI companies

News publishers suing OpenAI and Microsoft are asking a federal court to give no weight to the Justice Department’s intervention supporting the AI companies. In a response filed Monday, the publishers argue that the government’s position overlooks the Copyright Office’s analysis and may reflect political and financial interests rather than an independent assessment of copyright law.

The filing challenges the government’s contention that restrictions on AI training could undermine national security and American competitiveness. The publishers argue that courts must assess fair use under copyright law and consider the market for licensed content. These are the plaintiffs’ arguments in an ongoing case, not a judicial finding of government bias or a ruling on the merits.

Read the publishers’ court filing →