The development of artificial intelligence raises major copyright issues, particularly regarding the use of protected works to train AI models and the exploitation of content generated by these technologies. These practices challenge existing legal frameworks, as well as questions of consent, authors’ and publishers’ rights, and the recognition and remuneration of their work. For independent publishers, whose activities are rooted in the promotion of literary works and the defence of creative expression, these issues are particularly significant. How can authors’ and publishers’ rights be protected in the face of technologies that rely on the large-scale use of cultural content? What mechanisms for transparency, control and remuneration can be developed to ensure a fairer publishing ecosystem?

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Scoping Study on AI Training and Copyright (WIPO, October 23, 2026)

This WIPO study examines the use of copyrighted works to train AI models. It explores different regulatory approaches around the world, as well as mechanisms for authorisation, transparency and remuneration of rights holders.