“Groundbreaking Ruling: How a Landmark Case is Redefining Copyright in the Age of AI”
More than copyrightability, to me the most important question is “was the copying fair use?” The answer is “no.”
Fair use analysis requires a review of four factors, and the same acts can be considered fair if done by one party (such as a student) and not fair use if done by another for the benefit of the first (e.g., a copy shop).
In this case, the Court found that two factors favored the plaintiff, and two the defendant. Fortunately for Thomson Reuters, the two in its favor tend to be viewed as more important.
