EU AI copyright law
Introduction
There are several relevant developments in EU copyright law and AI regulation that are worth noting:
Recent Copyright Developments
The EU has been actively working on copyright reform and its intersection with artificial intelligence. Some key points include.
The European Commission launched a Copyright Consultation in December 2024, which will remain open until February 25, 2025. This consultation aims to address the challenges posed by AI in relation to copyright law.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act, adopted in May 2024, supports compliance with EU copyright rules by requiring AI companies to implement policies respecting EU copyright law, including the “opt-out” mechanism for text and data mining.
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is exploring the development of a CopyrightView service to improve transparency in copyright attribution and transactions for EU creators and users.
Upcoming Events and Meetings
While there’s no specific mention of a copyright-signing summit, several relevant events are scheduled:
An informal EU leaders’ retreat too place on February 3, 2025 in Brussels.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is scheduled to meet U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Paris on February 11, 2025.
While the agenda is not specified, it’s possible that copyright and AI issues could be discussed.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee in the UK Parliament is held a session on AI and copyright on February 4, 2025.
An EU Ambassadors Conference 2025 is mentioned, though specific dates are not provided.
Ongoing Discussions and Policy Work
The EU continues to work on copyright and AI-related policies.
The Council of the European Union, under the Hungarian Presidency, recently distributed a policy questionnaire to Member States regarding the relationship between generative AI and copyright.
There is ongoing debate about the need for international discussions on AI and copyright, with many EU Member States favoring the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as a platform for these conversations.
The European Copyright Society is planning its ninth annual conference in Glasgow on May 16, 2025, focusing on “Beyond private law? The regulatory aims of copyright law”.
Conclusion
While there is no specific EU summit signing a copyright agreement at this time, the EU is actively engaged in shaping copyright policy in relation to AI and digital technologies. Stakeholders should continue to monitor developments in this rapidly evolving area.