Saturday, 19 September, 2026
Caught on Record: Tech Chiefs’ Own Words Undermine AI Copyright Defense
By TechShots Studio
News publishers argue that public statements by OpenAI and Microsoft executives ruin their "fair use" defense. By admitting top AI models cannot function without scraping copyrighted content, leadership unintentionally proved deliberate, uncompensated exploitation. Media companies contend these admissions demonstrate direct market substitution rather than legal fair use, significantly bolstering their copyright infringement lawsuits against both tech firms.