OpenAI and Google Push for Copyright Exemptions to Bolster U.S. AI Leadership

The AI giants argue that access to copyrighted material is essential for innovation and maintaining an edge over China in the global AI race.

OpenAI and Google have submitted proposals to the Trump administration advocating for fair use exemptions to train AI models on copyrighted material.
Both companies claim that restrictive copyright laws could hinder innovation and allow China to surpass the U.S. in AI development.
OpenAI suggests a voluntary partnership with the federal government to streamline regulations and preempt state-level AI laws deemed overly burdensome.
The proposals highlight concerns over China's AI advancements, particularly the rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model seen as a competitive threat.
OpenAI and Google also call for government investment in AI infrastructure, export controls to protect U.S. technology, and wider AI adoption across federal agencies.