EU lawmakers call for stronger copyright safeguards in AI training
A debate grows within the EU over transparency and accountability in generative AI development.
The European Parliament has adopted a report urging policymakers to establish a long-term framework protecting copyrighted works used in AI training.
These recommendations aim to ensure that creative industries retain transparency and fair treatment as generative AI technologies expand.
Among the central proposals is the creation of a European register managed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office. The database would list copyrighted works used to train AI systems and identify creators who have chosen to exclude their content from such use.
Lawmakers in the EU are also calling for greater transparency from AI developers, including disclosure of the websites from which training data has been collected. According to the report, failing to meet transparency requirements could raise questions about compliance with existing copyright rules.
The recommendations have received mixed reactions from industry stakeholders.
Organisations representing creators argue that stronger safeguards are necessary to ensure fair remuneration and legal clarity, while technology sector groups caution that additional requirements could create complexity for companies developing AI systems.
The report is not legally binding but signals the political direction of ongoing European discussions on copyright and AI governance.
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