The Journal. · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The legal rights of authors are being tested as AI companies acquire and destroy books, potentially using their content for training. Lawyers are considering whether this practice constitutes fair use.
“If you are a writer, you should be paying attention to this. If you are an AI company, you should be paying attention to this. This is a fundamental question about copyright law.”
“The legal battles over AI and copyright are just beginning.”