OpenAI has developed a new AI model that excels at creative writing, according to CEO Sam Altman. The model has impressed Altman with its written output, demonstrated by a metafictional short story about AI and grief. This advancement stirs ongoing controversies over AI’s use of copyright-protected material for training, sparking legal battles with companies like The New York Times and authors including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Sarah Silverman. The UK government’s proposal to allow training on such material without permission has met resistance from creative industries. Tech companies argue that current copyright uncertainties hinder technological progress. The UK Publishers Association sees Altman’s example as evidence of unauthorized use of copyrighted content, urging fair practices. OpenAI acknowledges the necessity of using copyrighted materials for training its models.