AI models don't require compensation for utilizing content, according to Trump.
In a significant move to bolster the American tech industry, President Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to encourage the use and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) models within the United States and abroad.
Trump's decrees focus on reducing barriers to the use of American AI models, with the aim of encouraging their use in other countries. This pro-AI stance has been welcomed by key players in the American tech industry, including OpenAI (developers of ChatGPT), Microsoft, and Nvidia, who view the President as crucial for their development.
The American tech industry sought Trump's support to compete effectively with foreign companies, such as DeepSeek, a Chinese startup. Trump's speeches, including one at an AI summit, have emphasised his goal of making the U.S. the global leader in Artificial Intelligence.
One of the key areas Trump has addressed is the issue of AI and copyright laws. Trump expressed his belief that AI cannot successfully develop in the U.S. if one has to pay for every article, book, or other material read or studied. He argued that reading a book or an article does not infringe on copyright.
However, it's important to note that Trump's administration has not explicitly proposed specific exemptions or changes to copyright laws for AI models. Instead, his comments emphasise reliance on court decisions to determine the obligations of AI companies regarding copyright.
Trump's administration has also taken steps to reduce regulatory oversight of AI, such as revoking Biden's executive order on AI safety and security, which included provisions for reporting cybersecurity threats. This deregulatory approach aims to enhance innovation and efficiency in AI development.
Propositions to create clear obligations for AI companies to obtain permission for copyrighted material have been met with resistance, particularly given Trump's comments on the issue. The termination of the Director of the U.S. Copyright Office also reflects a broader effort to sidestep legal barriers that could hinder AI development.
The American tech industry has largely backed President Trump, hoping for easing or elimination of regulatory hurdles for the sector. Trump's decrees are also intended to promote the use of American AI models abroad, as part of his broader strategy to position the U.S. as a global leader in AI.
In summary, while Trump's administration has not introduced specific exemptions or changes to copyright laws for AI models, his stance suggests a preference for relying on existing legal frameworks like fair use and reducing regulatory barriers to support AI development.
- The President's comments on the issue of AI and copyright laws indicate a preference for relying on fair use, rather than proposing specific exemptions or changes to existing laws.
- Trump's administration's deregulatory approach toward AI, which includes revoking Biden's executive order on AI safety and security, aims to enhance innovation and efficiency in AI development.
- The American tech industry, including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia, views President Trump as crucial for their growth, as his administration focuses on reducing barriers to the use of American AI models both domestically and abroad.
