Regulation for AI has typically not addressed the copyright issues that arise from the training and development of models. Greater legislative clarity and balance is needed to offer stronger protections than currently available for creators while still supporting the growth of AI.
Amendments to the EC Copyright Directive will not end controversy
On 12 September 2018, the EU Parliament has passed its negotiating position on the proposal for a New Copyright Directive. The new text follows the demise of the initial one in July, and means the trialogue negotiations between Parliament, Council, and Commission can now begin.