The DOJ filed a statement of interest backing $OPENAI and $MSFT in their lawsuit with the New York Times—catching the Copyright Office and Patent & Trademark Office off guard.
Why it matters: These statements let the government stake out an official position in private litigation. They're not binding, but courts often give them serious weight.
Why it matters: These statements let the government stake out an official position in private litigation. They're not binding, but courts often give them serious weight.