Google will protect users of generative AI from copyright claims.
Google to Defend Users of AI Systems Against IP Violation Claims
By Blake Brittain | October 12, 2023 – 4:07 PM UTC
Google announced on Thursday that it will stand up for users of its generative artificial-intelligence systems in the Google Cloud and Workspace platforms if they face accusations of intellectual property violations. This move follows similar commitments made by Microsoft, Adobe, and other tech giants.
Major technology companies like Google have been heavily investing in generative AI, racing to integrate it into their products. However, prominent writers, illustrators, and copyright owners have filed lawsuits claiming that both the use of their work to train AI systems and the content generated by these systems infringe upon their rights.
“To our knowledge, Google is the first in the industry to offer a comprehensive, two-pronged approach to indemnity” that specifically covers both types of claims, stated a company spokesperson.
Google’s new policy applies to software, including its Vertex AI development platform and Duet AI system, which generates text and images in Google Workspace and Cloud programs. Notably, the press release did not mention Google’s well-known generative AI chatbot program, Bard.
The company clarified that the indemnity does not apply if users “intentionally create or use generated output to infringe the rights of others.”
It is worth noting that the recent wave of lawsuits related to generative AI has primarily targeted the companies that own these systems, such as Google, rather than individual end users.
AI defendants argue that the use of training data scraped from the internet qualifies as fair use under U.S. copyright law.
Reporting by Blake Brittain in Washington. Editing by David Bario and Aurora Ellis
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Why have lawsuits related to generative AI primarily targeted companies like Google rather than individual end users
T does not constitute copyright infringement, as the data is publicly available. However, copyright holders contend that the use of their work to train AI systems, as well as the content generated by these systems, falls within the realm of copyright infringement and should be subject to legal action.
In response to these claims, Google has taken the proactive step of offering indemnity to its users. This means that if a user of Google’s generative AI systems on the Cloud and Workspace platforms faces accusations of intellectual property violations, Google will defend them. This move aligns with the actions taken by other major technology companies such as Microsoft and Adobe, who have also committed to standing up for their users in similar situations.
The growing popularity and integration of generative AI in various products have inevitably led to legal disputes. Writers, illustrators, and copyright owners have filed lawsuits, arguing that their work has been utilized without their consent and that the AI-generated content infringes upon their rights.
Google’s comprehensive approach to indemnity covers both types of claims – those related to the use of training data and those regarding the content generated by the AI systems. By offering this two-pronged approach, Google aims to provide its users with the necessary protection and reassurance.
It is important to note that Google’s new policy only applies to its software, including the Vertex AI development platform and the Duet AI system. These systems are responsible for generating text and images within Google Workspace and Cloud programs. Interestingly, the press release does not mention Bard, Google’s well-known generative AI chatbot program, suggesting that it may not be covered by the indemnity.
Google does make it clear that the indemnity does not apply if users intentionally create or use generated output to infringe on the rights of others. This clause highlights the importance of responsible usage of AI technology and ensures that users cannot exploit the indemnity to engage in copyright infringement knowingly.
The recent focus of lawsuits related to generative AI has primarily been directed towards the companies that own and develop these systems, such as Google, rather than individual end users. This may be attributed to the larger impact and financial resources of these companies, making them more attractive targets for legal action.
By offering indemnity to its users, Google demonstrates its commitment to protecting their interests and fostering responsible AI usage. This move sets a precedent in the industry and serves as a proactive measure to address the legal challenges surrounding generative AI. It remains to be seen how this policy will evolve and whether other companies will follow suit in prioritizing user protection and defending against IP violation claims.
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