Ethics and Responsibility
There are ongoing challenges regarding the legal standing of AI and the laws surrounding its use and ownership within production and practice. With the ever-changing nature of AI and differences in laws across the world regarding ownership and use rights it is hard to define the current legal landscape regarding AI however we can use the current regulations and copyright laws as a basis for how AI especially generative AI is governed.
At the time of writing within the UK for example:
In the UK, AI-generated works are eligible for copyright protection under the existing Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA). Unlike the US, which explicitly states that only human-made creations are eligible for copyright, the UK has not amended its legislation to exclude AI-generated works.
This means that AI-generated content, including art, music, and literature, can be protected by copyright law in the UK.
Regulation and Disclosure:
The UK Government has adopted a cross-sector framework for regulating AI, emphasizing safety, security, transparency, fairness, accountability, and governance. Companies developing generative AI tools are required to disclose any copyrighted material used in their systems.
Additionally, the EU’s AI Act aims to regulate AI in a way that supports innovation while safeguarding people’s rights and interests