EFF files amicus brief in In re OpenAI case on fair use and generative AI

Ce qui s’est passé

The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed an amicus brief in the case In re OpenAI, arguing that narrowing fair use for AI training would harm public interests such as privacy tools, research, and journalism. The brief warns that mandatory licensing for training data would favor large tech firms and limit small creators and researchers.

Pourquoi c’est important pour la confiance et la conformité

• Its status is filed. The case is still open; the outcome may change what it means.
• The filing highlights how AI training practices intersect with copyright, fair use, and broader public interests, including privacy and research.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.