Source: Grand Forks Herald

Grand Forks Herald features an opinion column warning that aggressive U.S. copyright enforcement against AI-generated content may unintentionally help China surpass the United States in the global AI race. The author argues that America’s strong focus on protecting intellectual property could stifle domestic innovation, while China’s more flexible approach allows rapid AI development and deployment. The column examines recent legal actions and policy debates in the U.S. related to copyright infringement and generative AI, highlighting the potential chilling effect on startups, researchers, and tech companies.

Concerns are raised that over-regulation may create barriers for American firms, giving an advantage to Chinese competitors who operate under looser copyright regimes. The piece urges policymakers to strike a balance between upholding copyright protections and fostering AI innovation, warning that the wrong approach could have serious national and economic security consequences. The author concludes by calling for reforms that enable responsible AI growth without ceding technological leadership to global rivals.