Digital news publishers' body bats for copyright protection in AI model training
Amid growing concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and potential copyright violations, the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has welcomed the Centre's initiative to review the complex intersection of AI and copyright law.
'DNPA firmly believes that utilising the content of digital news publishers, without consent, for AI training and subsequent generative AI applications, such as search assistance and information purposes, constitutes an infringement of copyright. The association advocates for a regime that ensures fair compensation for content producers, recognising their rights in the digital landscape,' it said.
Any government initiative 'to ensure fair play' is vital for the growth of digital news media in the country, it said.
This initiative is headed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which will seek stakeholder feedback on how AI intersects with existing copyright laws.
In its statement, the DNPA asserted that the use of digital news publishers' content without permission for AI training and generative applications constitutes copyright infringement. The association has strongly advocated for a regulatory framework that ensures fair compensation to content creators, safeguarding their rights in an evolving digital environment.
'DNPA looks forward to working with the ministry to formulate a fair and balanced regime that allows for fair compensation for content producers while allowing for AI models to build and evolve,' it said.
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