California Judges Redefine Copyright Law in Fair Use Rulings for AI Training

In 2025, two California judges have significantly influenced the field of copyright law with their groundbreaking decisions on the aspect of fair use as it applies to training generative artificial intelligence models. These judicial rulings are pivotal as they probe the complexities of copyright doctrine in relation to the burgeoning role of AI technology. As the landscape of copyright law continues to evolve, these cases are set to play a crucial role in delineating the limits of fair use in this context. For further details on this and other notable copyright decisions throughout this year, you can explore more on Law360’s report.