Copyright, Fair Use & AI
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the intersection of copyright law and AI technology presents unique challenges and opportunities. This seminar aims to explore the complexities of copyright issues related to AI and provide a summary of the dozens of AI copyright lawsuits with a particular focus on whether training AI on copyright material is an infringement or fair use. It will also cover the DMCA implications of AI with respect to copyright management information. It will also cover what the Copyright Office has done to address AI.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Welcome and prepare to explore the evolving intersection of AI and copyright law
- Set the stage for the critical discussions ahead
- Overview of Existing AI Litigation
- Explore high-profile lawsuits that are defining the legal boundaries of AI, including the use of copyrighted materials to train AI
- Provide insights into the current trends and key rulings shaping AI-related litigation
- Analysis of Whether Training AI on Copyrighted Material is Infringement or Fair Use
- Delve into the ongoing debate over whether using copyrighted works to train AI constitutes infringement or qualifies as fair use
- Analyze the legal tests and arguments at play in this contentious issue
- DMCA Issues with Training AI on Copyrighted Material
- Examine how the DMCA applies to datasets used for AI training and the challenges it poses
- Highlight potential liabilities and legal uncertainties for developers and rights holders
- The Copyright Office and AI
- Discover how the Copyright Office is adapting to the rise of AI-generated works and its implications for copyright registration
- Review recent guidance and policy developments shaping this evolving area of law
- Questions & Answers (as time permits)