Copyright Is Not Enough

The article examines the challenges copyright law faces in protecting writers and other creators against the unauthorized use of their works in training generative AI models. Legal cases worldwide reveal inconsistent interpretations of whether AI training and output infringe copyright, complicated by the global nature of AI development and differing national laws. Many creators report lost income and commissions due to AI, prompting calls for copyright reform or new frameworks, though proposals like commercial text and data mining exceptions spark controversy over enabling AI companies while potentially undermining creators’ rights.

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