Posted 4/9/2024, 8:28:00 PM
New Bill Seeks More AI Transparency on Copyrighted Content Usage to Train Models
- New US bill would require AI companies to disclose copyrighted works used to train generative AI models before public release or face penalties
- Aims to address concerns these companies are illegally using copyrighted content to develop AI tools like ChatGPT
- Supports increasing litigation and government probes into if major AI firms worth billions have violated copyright law
- AI industry argues use of copyrighted material falls under fair use doctrine, poses major test of copyright law
- Over 200 musical artists signed open letter calling for more protections against AI tools that could replace creators