Regarding AI tools, one of the major concerns is copyright infringement. ChatGPT is proving to be a perfect partner in crime for a lot of individuals and organisations. Still, there is always the risk of infringing some copyright as there is no saying where the AI is getting its information from. Now, OpenAI has noted this and announced that they will be funding any legal costs for business owners who are employing ChatGPT in their day-to-day work. This program has been named Copyright Shield, and while it sounds like good news, there are some things you need to know about this new scheme.
“OpenAI is committed to protecting our customers with built-in copyright safeguards in our systems.” OpenAI said in a statement. “we will now step in and defend our customers, and pay the costs incurred, if you face legal claims around copyright infringement.”
Keep in mind that Copyright Shield is only applicable for those who use OpenAI products such as ChatGPT Enterprise and Developer versions. What is actually shocking to hear is that it was Microsoft who started this trend by announving that they will be protecting their customers by footing the legal bill, if there is a need. Copyright Shield may not be applicable if there are allegations of copyright infringement related to GPT 4 Turbo. OpenAI’s proactive approach towards addressing copyright issues demonstrates the industry’s recognition of the challenges posed by AI models and their commitment to the usage of such technology. As the field of AI continues to evolve initiatives like Copyright Shield showcase a dedication, to protecting users and adhering to established standards.
This announcement is surely going to have a snowball effect in the market, and we can’t wait to see who makes this sort of announcement next.
