Copyright in the Age of Generative AI

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Summary

This report addresses the challenges generative artificial intelligence poses to copyright law. It calls for new legal frameworks to ensure transparency, fair remuneration, and effective protection for creators.

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information technology and data processing

Key points

The report calls for a balance between promoting AI innovation and protecting the fundamental rights of intellectual property holders.
There is a need to extend transparency obligations beyond just model providers to include anyone who uses AI systems for tasks like retrieving or generating content.
The current rules regarding text and data mining are considered ambiguous and require swift clarification to prevent the unauthorized use of works.
The right to property and intellectual property must be guaranteed during the digital transformation driven by AI.

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DRAFT REPORT on Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges REPORT on copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges

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