EU lawmakers push for AI to pay for copyrighted content
EU lawmakers are calling for artificial intelligence providers to compensate creators when using copyrighted European content. The European Parliament’s legal affairs committee has adopted a report demanding full transparency and fair remuneration for creators whose work is used by generative AI systems. Axel Voss, a German EU lawmaker, emphasized that innovation should not undermine copyright protections. The proposal will be put to a vote by the full parliament during its plenary session in March.
What we know
- EU lawmakers want AI providers to pay for using copyrighted European content.
- The legal affairs committee is pushing for transparency about what content is used and fair payment for creators.
- Lawmakers are advocating for the news media industry to have full control and the right to refuse use of its content for AI training.
- The proposal is set for a full parliament vote in March.
- Axel Voss stated that generative AI must respect copyright and ensure fair compensation for creators.
