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AI & Copyright

Thomson Reuters v. Ross: The First Big AI Fair-Use Ruling

It was the first time a US court squarely ruled on fair use in an AI copyright case — and the AI company lost. But before you panic or celebrate, read the fine print. Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence is narrower and stranger than the headlines suggest, and understanding exactly what Judge Bibas decided (and pointedly did not decide) tells you far more about your rights as a creator than any hot take. Here’s the plain-English version.