The text and data mining exception is a legal provision that allows individuals or organizations to use copyrighted works for the purposes of extracting information, patterns, or insights through automated analysis, without requiring prior authorization from the copyright holder. This exception is particularly relevant in research, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, where large datasets are analyzed for trends or threats. However, the exception typically restricts the reproduction or further distribution of the original content, ensuring that only the information or insights derived from the analysis are used. The scope and application of this exception vary by jurisdiction.