OpenAI Urges U.S. to Loosen AI Regulations to Compete with China

The AI company calls for expanded access to copyrighted material and voluntary regulation to maintain America's technological edge.

OpenAI has submitted recommendations to the Trump administration's AI Action Plan, advocating for policies that allow AI models to train on copyrighted material under fair use principles.
The company argues that restrictive state laws and fragmented regulations hinder U.S. innovation and give China a competitive advantage in AI development.
OpenAI proposes a tiered data-sharing system, favoring countries with democratic AI principles while limiting access to nations like China.
The recommendations emphasize the need for voluntary partnerships between the federal government and private sector to avoid burdensome compliance requirements.
OpenAI highlights China's rapid progress in AI due to centralized resources and regulatory leniency, urging the U.S. to adopt a more strategic approach to maintain its global leadership.