The US Copyright Office just took a big step toward new rules for generative AI

• The US Copyright Office is taking a big step toward new rules for generative AI.
• It's opening a public comment period to cover issues of fair use, infringement, and liability.
• A comment period is typically the last step before new rules are proposed. 

The US Copyright Office is inching closer to creating new rules and regulations around generative AI and how the technology uses the work of authors and other creators.