‘An Important Step’: European Parliament Adopts Report on Copyright and Generative AI

Two years after the European Parliament passed the Artificial Intelligence Act , MEPs this week finally adopted a report on copyright and generative AI. On Tuesday, March 10, Parliament passed its resolution on “Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges” with an overwhelming majority of 460 votes to 71, and with 88 abstentions. Related New Levels Strike Global Partnership With Virgin Music Group, Signs Hooligan Hefs & More Lars Brandle The report calls for the EU and its 27 member states to focus on the crucial issues of how AI and tech companies engage with copyright-protected music in the digital age, and explores a licensing system as a solution, paving the way for fair compensation for the use of creative works.

The European Parliament’s vote, led by rapporteur Axel Voss (EPP, Germany), is a stride in the right direction, say music industry reps. But there’s considerable work to be done. “As the European Commission is currently assessing the EU copyright framework, the Parliament has clearly recognized the need for action to ensure fairness, transparency and appropriate remuneration for...