Google Pushes AI Copyright Changes, Y Combinator Urges U.S. Support for EU Digital Markets Act

Google has unveiled its AI policy proposal in response to the Trump Administration's call for a national AI Action Plan. The proposal advocates for weakened copyright restrictions, including 'fair use and text-and-data mining exceptions,' to facilitate AI training on publicly available data, even copyrighted material. Google also calls for balanced export controls to safeguard national security while enabling U.S. exports and global operations. The company highlights the need for long-term investments in foundational R&D and urges the government to address the fragmented AI regulatory landscape with comprehensive federal legislation. Google has opposed transparency rules that could expose trade secrets and emphasized the importance of federal privacy and security frameworks. The proposal comes as Google faces lawsuits over its use of copyrighted data for AI training. Separately, Y Combinator has called on the Trump Administration to support the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a law targeting anticompetitive practices by major tech firms. Y Combinator views the DMA as a means to foster competition and open opportunities for smaller American startups in AI and consumer apps. This stance contrasts with President Trump's mixed signals on European tech regulations, including his historical criticism of Big Tech firms.