AI, Copyrights and Schiff’s Ship of Law: A Joyride!
Intro: The AI vs. Copyright Conundrum
Welcome, folks! If you thought artificial intelligence (AI) was all just about Siri telling you jokes or Alexa playing your favorite tunes, well…fasten your seat belts. California’s Democratic congressman, Adam Schiff, has introduced a bill that aims to ‘unmask’ AI companies and expose their copyrighted material ‘secrets’. And in the circus called Congress, this is the newest show.
Key Highlights – Schiff, AI and some Legal Dramedy
- The main squeeze of our story, Adam Schiff, introduced the Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act. This superhero-sounding piece of legislation is designed to force AI companies to spill the beans on the copyrighted material they’re using to build their AI models.
- The bill requires AI companies to hand over any copyrighted works in their training sets to the Register of Copyrights. Think of it as the AI companies’ mom finding their secret stash of candy (copyrighted content) and giving it to the school principal (Registrar of Copyrights). These submissions should happen at least 30 days before the AI companies unveil their spanking new generative AI systems.
- What happens if they don’t comply? It’s not a slap on the wrist, folks. AI companies could face some wallet-hurting financial penalties. So, either a remorseful confession with candy handover or a regretful light pocket. Tough choices.
- Apart from the juicy drama in Congress, this bill is also a spotlight on a growing trend. More and more lawmakers, news outlets, and artists have started calling out AI companies on their usage of creative works like songs, visual art, books, and movies in their software training.
Final Thoughts
This tale of AI and copyright brings a new angle to our understanding of how technology intersects with legalities. One thing’s for sure, whether AI companies are being innovative or sneaky (depending on how you see it), Congressman Schiff is determined to hold them accountable. While we can’t predict the outcome of the bill, we can certainly snack on this flavorful blend of tech, art, law, and drama. Stay tuned folks, as this AI soap opera is just getting started!
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/09/artificial-intelligence-bill-copyright-art
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