Thirty-eight international organizations representing creative industries—including the Association of American Publishers, under the auspices of the International Publishers Association—have released a joint statement calling for oversight and regulation of artificial intelligence development, focusing on respect for copyright and related intellectual property.
The statement, called the International Charter on Culture and Innovation, was released as part of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit taking place in Paris today and tomorrow.
Other signatories include the European Council of Literary Translators' Associations, the European Writers' Council, the Federation of European Publishers, the European Grouping of Authors' Societies, and the International Authors Forum.
The charter aims to establish respect for intellectual property rights, ensure authorization of use by rights holders, and the establishment of fair business models.
In summary, the signatories—which include the organizations depicted in the image above—reaffirm the following key principles:
- AI model providers must respect fundamental rights, including copyright and related rights, in particular by diligently seeking and respecting the express wishes of rights holders.
- Effective and full transparency towards rights holders on the copyrighted works and content used to train AI models.
- Encouraging operators of AI models to seek licenses, within the framework of authorizations duly negotiated with rights holders.
- Appropriate and fair remuneration for the use of works and content protected by intellectual property rights.
- Effective sanctions for non-compliance with these principles.
The statement points to other intergovernmental statements and positions regarding responsible AI development, including the Hiroshima AI Process agreed to in 2023, the OECD Statement of Principles for a Responsible Approach in Support of Trustworthy AI, and the UN General Assembly Declaration on the development of safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems.
