AI Training and Copyright: Is “Fair Use” Still a Viable Legal Shield?

A new US lawsuit brought by authors against leading AI developers reopens a core legal question: can large-scale AI training on copyrighted books systematically qualify as fair use? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio of the global law firm DLA Piper analyzes the legal strategy behind the case, compare the US and EU copyright frameworks, and explore the practical implications for AI developers, deployers, and corporate governance under the AI Act. Send us Fan Mail📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com