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the USPTO and US Copyright Office were surprised by the DOJ's brief

Sources: the USPTO and US Copyright Office were surprised by the DOJ's brief supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in their dispute with the New York Times

TL;DRDOJ sided with OpenAI/Microsoft in Times lawsuit, catching IP agencies off-guard.

Why it matters: Signals potential federal support for AI training on copyrighted content despite legal uncertainty.

The Department of Justice's statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the New York Times' copyright infringement lawsuit …

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