OpenAI has formally requested that the U.S. government ease restrictions on AI companies using copyrighted material for training purposes, framing the issue as critical to "strengthen America's lead" in the global artificial intelligence race. The proposal was submitted on March 23, 2025 as part of the incoming Trump administration's "AI Action Plan," which seeeks input from various stakeholders while aiming to eliminate "unnecessarily burdensome requirements" that could impede private sector innovation. This episode discusses this proposal, its bases, and its potential effects.