Wikipedia warns about the future of the internet as it joins a legal fight with OpenAI.

Nov 2, 2026, 1:27 PM ETRulesRead the original at Benzinga

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Microsoft is named in a copyright lawsuit, but Wikimedia says distinct AI training may be allowed and urges licensing for retrieval tools. The brief is not a court ruling, so it does not change Microsoft's outlook.

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For Microsoft, the brief points in two directions. It supports training models that do not repeat their sources, but says tools that retrieve website content should respect licenses. The filing is a request, not a court ruling, so it does not settle Microsoft's legal position.

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