Google has announced as reported by Reuters, its intention to protect users of its generative AI systems on Google Cloud and Workspace from intellectual property violation accusations, as reported by Reuters.
Key Points
- Google will defend users of its generative AI systems on Google Cloud and Workspace platforms against claims of intellectual property violations.
- Major tech companies, including Google, have been heavily investing in generative AI, leading to concerns from copyright owners who believe their work is being used without permission.
- Google claims to be the first company to offer a comprehensive approach to indemnity that covers both training the AI with copyrighted content and the output the AI creates.
- This new indemnity policy applies to software like Vertex AI and Duet AI but doesn’t mention Google’s AI chatbot program, Bard.
- The indemnity does not cover users who deliberately use generated output to infringe on others’ rights.
Key Insight
As generative AI systems grow in popularity and capability, there’s an emerging battleground around intellectual property rights, with Google stepping up to shield its users from potential legal challenges.
Why This Matters
This move by Google not only illustrates the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and copyright law but also positions Google as a defender of its users. By doing so, the company might boost trust among users, especially developers and businesses, in adopting and integrating AI into their operations, furthering AI’s adoption in various industries.
