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Wikimedia Files Amicus Brief Distinguishing LLM Training from Output Infringement

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The Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief in landmark AI copyright lawsuits, urging courts to legally protect LLM training on copyrighted works while restricting chatbots from regurgitating that content. This middle-ground stance aims to prevent black-and-white rulings that could either endanger the open web or deprive users of useful AI tools.

LATEST/The Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief in landmark AI copyright lawsuits, urging courts to legally protect LLM training on copyrighted works while restricting chatbots from regurgitating that content. This middle-ground stance aims to prevent black-and-white rulings that could either endanger the open web or deprive users of useful AI tools.

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    Wikimedia Files Amicus Brief Distinguishing LLM Training from Output Infringement

    • Wikimedia opposes oversimplified fair use determinations, advocating for a distinction between model training and content generation phases.
    • Ruling entirely for publishers could stifle innovation, while ruling entirely for AI companies might undermine licensing frameworks.
    • The brief seeks a balance between protecting Wikipedia contributors' rights and enabling the development of AI-assisted tools.
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