"Data Utilization" vs. "Protection of Creative Rights": Legislative Debate
AI Companies, Copyright Holders, and Government Gather for Joint Discussion
Jo Incheol, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, held the "Policy Forum on AI Data Utilization for Advancing to a Top 3 AI Power" jointly with the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) and the Giant AI Promotion Council at the National Assembly Members' Office Building on the 4th. Photo by Jo Incheol's Office
Jo Incheol, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea representing Gwangju Seo-gu Gap, announced on September 5 that he successfully held the "Policy Forum on AI Data Utilization for Advancing to a Top 3 AI Power" on September 4 at the National Assembly Members' Office Building, in collaboration with the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) and the Giant AI Promotion Council.
This forum marked the first full-scale legislative-level discussion focusing on the rational use of AI training data and the protection of creators' rights, with more than 20 key organizations from the AI industry, rights-holder groups, the legal community, and government agencies coming together for in-depth discussions.
The event began with a keynote presentation by attorney Son Doil from Yulchon LLC, followed by a heated panel discussion featuring representatives from companies such as NC AI, SK Telecom, Flitto, SelectStar, ThinkForBL, Gmission, HandySoft, and Hecto, as well as leaders from copyright holder organizations and government officials.
Participants engaged in wide-ranging discussions on topics including: the definition of data used for AI training; the limits of fair use and methods for protecting the rights of copyright holders; the design of compensation systems to ensure fair remuneration; and directions for improving domestic regulations by comparing global legislative cases. Industry representatives called for expanded access to and use of data, while rights-holder groups requested stronger controls and safeguards, with both sides agreeing on the need for institutional coordination.
Jo Incheol emphasized, "Rather than framing copyright protection and AI industry development as mutually exclusive, we need to design an institutional middle ground where both can advance harmoniously." He stressed the need for legislation and regulatory improvements to ensure that AI can fairly utilize copyrighted works and that rights holders receive just compensation.
He added, "With the AI Framework Act set to take effect next January, I will continue to review policy challenges to harmonize 'freedom of creation' with 'responsibility in technology.'"
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