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Source: The post is based on the article “Creators Vs Algos-Generative AI poses a serious copyright violation risk” published in “Times of India” on 23rd September 2023.
Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
News: The article discusses a lawsuit against OpenAI by the Authors Guild. They accuse OpenAI of copyright violation by using and replicating creators’ content without permission. This raises concerns about regulating generative AI globally.
What is the difference between earlier AI and Generative AI?
Earlier AI: It mainly focused on pattern recognition. It did not create new content.
Generative AI: Operates in two steps; 1) it gathers extensive data (often without permission) and then 2) synthesizes this data to create new content.
Can mimic the style of original creations, for example, writing in a style similar to a particular author or artist.
Developers like OpenAI are facing lawsuits from creative professionals, including authors and artists, for alleged copyright infringements.
Examples include ChatGPT, which can generate content resembling the work of specific creators, potentially affecting their market value.
Implications:
Generative AI has raised new concerns and challenges regarding copyright laws and regulations.
What should be done?
Formulate Unified Regulations: A convergence of international regulations on generative AI is essential to avoid a patchwork of interpretations by judiciaries in different countries.
Develop and Implement AI Regulations: The EU is working on regulations requiring generative AI to publish summaries of copyright material used.
Take a Lead in Regulatory Efforts: India, due to its role as a large creator of multilingual content, needs to lead in harmonizing independent regulatory efforts.
