The legal research landscape is once again under scrutiny as ROSS Intelligence announces its intention to seek Supreme Court review following the recent 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Thomson Reuters. The decision in question addresses a copyright dispute involving ROSS’s use of AI technologies in legal research—a contentious arena that sits at the intersection of innovation and intellectual property rights.
Yar Chaikovsky, partner at White & Case, has vocalized ROSS’s disagreement with the decision, arguing that it perpetuates ambiguity in how copyright law applies to training AI models. “We respectfully disagree with the Third Circuit’s decision and believe it creates continued uncertainty around the application of copyright law to AI model training,” Chaikovsky stated. “We intend to seek review by the Supreme Court to obtain much-needed clarity on these issues, which carry significant implications for innovation and the development of AI technologies.”
This revelation comes as the latest development in a protracted legal saga, as ROSS attempts to challenge legal norms shaping the future role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector. Glimpses of the implications this decision may have are discussed in full detail in a prior article, which can be read here.
The outcome of this request for the Supreme Court review could have broad-reaching consequences not only for ROSS but also for the legal tech industry at large, potentially influencing future legal frameworks around copyrights and artificial intelligence.