Legal/press release/2026-10-23

Wikimedia Foundation files amicus brief in New York Times v. OpenAI copyright lawsuit

The Wikimedia Foundation has filed an amicus brief in the ongoing copyright infringement lawsuit between The New York Times and OpenAI. The Foundation's primary goal is to advocate for the protection of open knowledge and the open web, expressing concern that a broad ruling could negatively impact the ability of AI models to train on publicly available data. They emphasize the importance of a balanced approach to copyright that supports fair use for AI training while also protecting creators' rights. Wikimedia is not taking a side between The New York Times and OpenAI, but rather urging for a nuanced, case-specific review of copyright issues in the context of AI. This action and its stated rationale are directly confirmed by the Wikimedia Foundation itself.

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9 outlets covered “Wikimedia Foundation files amicus brief in New York Times v. OpenAI copyright lawsuit”. All of them report the following:

  • Wikimedia Foundation filed an amicus brief
  • The brief is in the New York Times v. OpenAI copyright case
  • Wikimedia aims to protect open knowledge and the open web
  • They warn against a ruling that could harm AI training on publicly available data
  • Wikimedia advocates for a balanced approach, not siding with NYT or OpenAI

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