Reflecting High Public Interest in AI Copyright
Gathering Opinions on Securing Legal Rights for AI Training Materials Usage
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Copyright Commission, will collect public opinions on improving the AI copyright system through the Commission's website from the 4th of this month until the 6th of next month.
This nationwide public opinion gathering was planned following the results of the 'Digital Deep Response Status Diagnosis' survey conducted last December, where concerning digital issue areas (multiple responses) ranked 'Scope of use of AI-created works (39.7%)' and 'Recognition of copyright for AI-generated content (37.9%)' as the 2nd and 3rd highest concerns.
This initiative is being conducted to meet the high public interest in improving the AI copyright system and to hear diverse opinions from the general public, rights holders, and AI businesses before preparing improvement measures.
Anyone, whether an individual or an organization, can submit their opinions without any length restrictions in the 'Participation - Survey' section on the Commission's website.
The Ministry and the Commission plan to listen to opinions on various topics centered on copyright in the AI era, including ▲ securing lawful usage rights for AI training works ▲ disclosure of AI training data lists ▲ protection of AI outputs ▲ labeling of AI outputs ▲ copyright registration of AI outputs.
The Ministry is operating the 'AI-Copyright System Improvement Working Group Phase 2' to proactively respond to copyright issues in the AI era and to prepare concrete policy alternatives. Alongside this, it is conducting research on 'AI Copyright Law and System Improvement Measures' to comprehensively review domestic and international policy trends, legislation, case law, and system improvement plans.
The Ministry plans to announce the 'AI Copyright Policy Trends' at the end of the year by gathering public opinions along with the working group and research results.
Jung Hyang-mi, Director of the Copyright Bureau at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, stated, "As AI technology is being utilized diversely in cultural and artistic creation and enjoyment, and has become integrated into the daily lives of the public, it is more necessary than ever to listen to the opinions of various stakeholders and the public regarding copyright issues," adding, "We will collect and listen to diverse public opinions this time and reflect them in copyright policy."
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
