DPIIT's committee holds first meeting to outline scope on AI and Copyright Act

The newly formed committee will explore necessary amendments to the Copyright Act amid rising AI challenges, following a significant copyright infringement case involving OpenAI. With 10 meetings planned, the discussions could reshape India's approach to intellectual property in the AI era.

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The DPIIT's committee on AI and copyright held its inaugural meeting to outline its scope and objectives. Formed under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the committee comprises academicians, IP law experts, industry representatives, and government officials.

The committee is set to conduct 10 meetings over the next three months to evaluate the Copyright Act, 1957. The agenda includes discussions on whether the Act requires amendments or clarifications in response to the challenges posed by AI technologies.

This initiative comes amid ongoing legal disputes, notably the OpenAI vs ANI case, where the news agency alleges copyright infringement for using its articles to train AI models without consent. Although the discussions remain confidential, sources indicate that the first meeting was primarily introductory, focusing on the committee's scope.

As AI continues to evolve, the committee's work will be crucial in determining how copyright law adapts to new technological realities.
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The DPIIT's newly formed committee convened for its first meeting to discuss the implications of AI on the Copyright Act, 1957, amid ongoing legal challenges, including a case involving OpenAI. The committee will hold 10 meetings over three months to assess potential amendments or clarifications needed.
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Committee formed to assess Copyright Act

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  • DPIIT has formed a committee to evaluate the Copyright Act, 1957, which includes academicians, IP law experts, industry representatives, and government officials.1
  • The committee will hold a total of 10 meetings over the next three months to discuss potential amendments to the Copyright Act.1
  • The committee's first meeting was introductory, focusing on outlining its scope and objectives.1
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Total number of meetings planned by the committee
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Context of AI challenges in copyright

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  • The formation of the committee coincides with the Delhi high court hearing the case of OpenAI vs ANI, where ANI alleges copyright infringement by OpenAI.1
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