"Artificial intelligence is the new electricity, and data is the fuel that powers the engines of innovation". - Andrew Ng, AI pioneer
Creator compensation system
The Indian government has proposed requiring AI firms to pay royalties for data used in training. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) wants to ensure creators are rewarded. This plan has run into trouble already.
Tech giants voice concerns
Major technology companies and Nasscom have resisted this plan. They recently published a dissent note arguing that a standard royalty framework will not work for the industry. Their concern stems from the complications inherent in the proposal.
Check our posts on AI and Copyrights; click here
Challenge of 'commercial use'
Industry leaders argue that separating commercial AI use from early research is difficult. Projects often start as non profit research before becoming commercial, making retrospective payments a hurdle.
Proving source of AI outputs
The proposal may shift the burden of proof to developers. Experts claim this is technically infeasible because generative AI tools are probabilistic and do not replicate data in a deterministic way.
Balancing innovation with intellectual property
Government officials aim to find a balance between creator rights and AI growth. Some executives suggest looking at Japan or Singapore as models for legalizing data collection for tech development.
Summary
India is proposing a mandatory royalty system for AI training data, but Big tech companies and Nasscom are pushing back. They argue that technical hurdles and the difficulty of tracking data usage make the government plan unworkable.
Food for thought
Will mandatory royalties for data training stifle innovation or create a fairer ecosystem for human creators?
AI concept to learn: AI Copyright Controversy
The AI copyright controversy centers on whether AI systems can legally use copyrighted text, images, music, and code for training without permission. Artists, authors, and media companies argue this amounts to unauthorized use and threatens creative livelihoods. AI developers claim training is transformative and falls under fair use. Courts and regulators worldwide are now grappling with how to balance innovation, creator rights, transparency, and compensation in the age of generative AI.
Check our posts on AI and Copyrights; click here
[The Billion Hopes Research Team shares the latest AI updates for learning and awareness. Various sources are used. All copyrights acknowledged. This is not a professional, financial, personal or medical advice. Please consult domain experts before making decisions. Feedback welcome!]
