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Wikipedia’s operator says a bad AI copyright ruling could threaten the open web
Publication: The Verge
Author: Lauren Feiner
Source published: 30/10/2026, 09:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 30/10/2026, 09:36:59 UTC
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Briefings
The Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief in landmark AI copyright lawsuits, advocating for a middle ground that protects LLMs training on copyrighted material while excluding chatbots that merely reproduce that work. This stance aims to prevent rulings that could either block essential AI tools for Wikipedia or harm the open web by stifling legitimate AI development. The brief was filed on Friday, and the case involves publishers like The New York Times versus OpenAI and Microsoft.
Key points
- Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief in AI copyright lawsuits, advocating for a middle ground that protects LLMs training on copyrighted material while excluding chatbots that merely reproduce that work.
- The brief argues that overly black-and-white rulings could deprive Wikipedians of useful AI-based tools or endanger the open web by hindering legitimate AI development.
Context
Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit behind Wikipedia that filed an amicus brief in landmark AI copyright lawsuits, taking neither side in a dispute between publishers like The New York Times and OpenAI/Microsoft. The brief argues for a middle ground that protects LLMs training on copyrighted material while excluding chatbots that merely reproduce that work.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the Wikimedia Foundation's amicus brief and mentions of the lawsuit parties. Specific dates beyond the filing day are not provided, and the impact of the ruling on the open web remains uncertain without further analysis.
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