Creatives in all industries are pressuring Congress to write and approve laws that protect various IP from alleged misuse by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Newspapers, authors, musicians, and others have brought AI companies to court over alleged copyright infringement and various other related claims. The courts will eventually rule on AI issues, including how fair use comes into play, however, these cases will likely take years to come to a final determination. AI companies would prefer a more relaxed approach to regulations and IP law, whereas IP owners want the strictest restrictions. Adding to the complicated situation are other countries which are developing more AI-friendly laws, like China, Japan, and Israel, which are arguably setting themselves up to be more desirable locations for AI companies to be headquartered.

Source: New York Times March 11, 2024 08:18 UTC