When Does Generative AI Qualify for Fair Use in 2026
So, when is it okay to use generative AI without stepping on copyright toes? The short answer is that generative AI training is generally considered fair use when it learns from data, not when it just copies it.
Think of it like a human student. A student who reads thousands of books to understand the nuances of language is learning. A student who copies and pastes a chapter for their own paper is plagiarizing. Recent court decisions are treating AI training like the student who learns, which m
