U.S. Government Supports OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Lawsuit, Citing National Security and Scientific Advancement

The Trump administration has filed a brief in Manhattan federal court on September 3, 2026, supporting OpenAI in its copyright dispute with The New York Times. The brief argues that training large language models on copyrighted material generally constitutes fair use, a stance the government says is crucial for scientific advancement and national security. This marks the first time the U.S. government has officially weighed in on the growing number of copyright cases against AI companies.