Ilia discusses content owners can protect their intellectual property by updating their terms of service to prohibit the use of their content for AI training. They should consult a lawyer to ensure the clause is enforceable in court. This will shift any disputes from the murky area of intellectual property law to the clearer ground of contract law.
Regulators and lawmakers can also promote transparency in AI training data by requiring AI companies to disclose their sources and giving individuals and organizations the right to restrict the use of their IP for AI purposes without consent. Ilia shares why transparency is essential for the responsible development of AI, but more regulation can be counterproductive. Lawmakers must work with AI experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs to find a fair balance.