Overview

• 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.