Protecting Creative Rights in the AI Era with Keith Kupferschmid, Chief Executive Officer of Copyright Alliance

Dive into the tangled web of AI and copyright law with Keith Kupferschmid, CEO of the Copyright Alliance, as he reveals how AI companies navigate legal responsibilities and examines what creators can do to safeguard their intellectual property in an AI-driven world.

Key Takeaways:

(02:00) The Copyright Alliance represents over 15,000 organizations and 2 million individual creators.

(05:12) Two potential copyright infringement settings: during the ingestion process and the output stage.

(06:00) There have been 17 or 18 AI copyright cases filed recently.

(08:00) Fair Use in AI is not categorical and is decided on a case-by-case basis.

(13:32) AI companies often shift liability to prompters, but both can be held liable under existing laws.

(15:00) Creators should clearly state their licensing preferences on their works to protect themselves.

(17:50) Current copyright laws are flexible enough to adapt to AI without needing new legislation.

(20:00) Market-based solutions, such as licensing, are crucial for addressing AI copyright issues.

(27:34) Education and public awareness are vital for understanding copyright issues related to AI.

Resources Mentioned:

Keith Kupferschmid -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-kupferschmid-723b19a/

Copyright Alliance -

https://copyrightalliance.org

U.S. Copyright Office -

https://www.copyright.gov

Getty Images Licensing -

https://www.gettyimages.com

National Association of Realtors -

https://www.nar.realtor

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