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Infringing AI: Liability for AI-Generated Outputs under International, EU, and UK Copyright Law

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The analysis of liability aspects facing Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’)-generated outputs under copyright and related rights has been overlooked compared to other issues connected to the development and use of AI. This study fills this gap by exploring pertinent questions under international, EU and UK law. Specifically, the study tackles actionable reproduction, allocation of liability, and availability of defences. The analysis ultimately shows that, while it is clear that each case will need to be decided on its own merits, the generative AI output phase raises several profiles of liability under copyright law. If the goal of policymakers and relevant stakeholders is to ensure the balanced and sustainable development of AI, then the issues related to the generation and dissemination of AI outputs need to be given ample attention and a greater role in the debate than what has been the case so far, whether it is in the context of risk assessment and compliance, licensing initiatives, or in contentious scenarios.

Source: European Journal of Risk Regulation

DOI: 10.1017/err.2024.72

Author: Eleonora Rosati

Institutions: Stockholm University, Queen Mary University of London, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Católica Global School of Law

Language: English

Topic: Law, AI, and Intellectual Property

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450