News portals and content platforms have raised concerns about AI giants using their copyrighted data for training large language models without permission.
Representatives from the content industry brought up the issue during a consultation meeting organized by a DPIIT panel.
Online news platforms consider the use of copyrighted data for AI training as copyright infringement, while tech giants argue the need for massive data, much of which is copyrighted.
DNPA members, including major Indian media houses, emphasized the need for fair compensation for content producers and recognition of their rights in the digital space.
Budding AI startups emphasized the importance of a level-playing field in AI model training and ownership of generated content.
Participants discussed the possibility of a statutory licensing mechanism for AI training purposes.
The Centre set up a panel to review copyright laws in light of rising AI-related disputes.
ANI sued OpenAI in the Delhi HC last year over the use of copyrighted content to train AI models.
Several media outlets, under DNPA, and the Federation of Indian Publishers have also joined the lawsuit against OpenAI.
Music labels like T-Series, Saregarama, and Sony expressed interest in joining the copyright lawsuit.
The panel will publish a working paper to address challenges posed by AI on India's copyright law.
Regulators are debating the permission of text and data mining for AI systems, with a potential opt-out provision.
The ongoing debate raises questions about ownership of content generated by AI models and the rights of content creators.
The need for updating copyright laws to align with AI advancements is being considered after stakeholders meetings.
The issue of copyright infringement by AI giants has led to legal battles and concerns regarding the use of copyrighted materials without consent.