Transformative Use
An important criterion under the fair use doctrine in copyright law. A new work is more likely to qualify as fair use if it substantially transforms the purpose and character of the original rather than merely substituting for it. This principle serves as a core legal argument in copyright disputes over AI training data, supporting the position of AI developers.
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Transformative use precedent holds that if a new work substantially transforms the original in purpose and character rather than simply substituting for it, it is more likely to be deemed fair use.
In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court tightened the standard for transformative use in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, directly affecting the fair use debate surrounding AI training data.
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Transformative use precedent holds that if a new work substantially transforms the original in purpose and character rather than simply substituting for it, it is more likely to be deemed fair use.
50%UnverifiedIn 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court tightened the standard for transformative use in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, directly affecting the fair use debate surrounding AI training data.
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