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AI Models: Addressing Misconceptions About Training and Copyright

AI model training, training data misconceptions, and the application of U.S. copyright law and fair use in generative AI development.

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AI Progress Files Amicus Brief in OpenAI Copyright MDL

Last updated: October 30, 2026

AI Progress, a coalition of North America's leading AI developers, today filed an amicus brief in In re: OpenAI, Inc. Copyright Infringement Litigation, urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to apply settled fair-use principles to generative AI training.

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California’s Proposed AB 412 Demands the Impossible and Ignores Existing Solutions

Last updated: July 14, 2026

California's AB 412 would impose impossible copyright transparency requirements on AI developers, threatening innovation while duplicating existing creator protections.

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What Seedance 2.0 Reveals About the Global AI Race

Last updated: June 22, 2026

U.S. policy choices will determine whether America leads the next phase of AI development or cedes ground to competitors abroad.

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5 Misconceptions About Fair Use and AI: Key Takeaways from AI Progress Panel

Last updated: May 22, 2026

The conversation around AI and copyright is often framed as a standoff between developers and creators. But at a recent AI Progress event hosted at Microsoft’s Innovation & Policy Center in Washington D.C., panelists made clear the reality is far more nuanced, with implications across industries and institutions.

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AI Model Training: Separating Fact From Fiction

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Facts vs. myths, how generative models learn from data, and the role of U.S. copyright law and fair use in supporting AI innovation and competitiveness.

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Key Takeaways from AI Progress Panel on Copyright, Fair Use, and America’s AI Advantage

Last updated: January 30, 2026

The fair use doctrine is an enduring legal framework that protects intellectual property and drives innovation, enabling access to diverse materials for training AI models.

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How U.S. Copyright Law Drives AI Potential to Solve Global Challenges

Last updated: March 12, 2026

Weakening the fair use doctrine could stall U.S. AI progress and global leadership. Copyright flexibility is key to innovation, competitiveness, and societal impact.

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The State of AI & U.S. Copyright Law

Last updated: January 29, 2026

U.S. copyright law fuels AI innovation by balancing IP protection with the freedom to build, keeping America at the forefront of global AI leadership.

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Advancing Progress in AI

Last updated: January 29, 2026

Leveraging AI’s potential, the U.S. can foster innovation, enhance economic growth, bolster national security, and maintain its position as a global leader in technology.

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Copyright Law 101: Understanding Fair Use in the Age of AI

Last updated: January 26, 2026

U.S. copyright law, embedded in the Constitution, drives innovation while protecting intellectual property. Fair use supports AI advancements by allowing access to data for transformative uses.

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How U.S. Copyright Law Shapes America’s AI Edge: 3 Key Takeaways from AI Progress Panel Discussion

Last updated: January 28, 2026

An expert panel on Capitol Hill, hosted by AI Progress, focused on copyright law, fair use, and maintaining U.S. leadership in AI innovation.