DPIIT working paper on generative AI and copyright (Part 1)

AI training and copyright

Can AI be trained on protected works?

Closer to only with permission or pay

Mandatory blanket licence for training, no opt-out, statutory royalties

What it says

A government committee proposes a hybrid model: developers may train on any lawfully accessed work under a mandatory blanket licence with no opt-out, paying statutory royalties once the system is commercialised, collected and distributed by a new body; rates set by a government committee. Voluntary licensing and a zero-price licence were rejected.

India leans towards 'train freely, but pay by law'. Still a consultation paper.

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