ChatGPT developer Sam Altman has sparked a wave of AI chatter in Corporate America.
In a statement posted to the company's website, OpenAI clarified that the policy was called a Copyright Shield.
  • OpenAI plans to offer assistance to customers that are facing copyright lawsuits.
  • Sam Altman announced the policy during a keynote speech at OpenAI's first developer day conference.
  • The move is likely aimed at reducing consumer anxiety around unresolved copyright claims. 

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company would protect customers that were facing copyright lawsuits.

Altman said during a keynote speech at OpenAI's first developer day conference the company would "defend our customers" by paying "the costs incurred if you face legal claims around copyright infringement."