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GENERATIVE AI tools, which have become popular since Microsoft-backed OpenAI launched the ChatGPT, will soon be required to disclose any copyrighted material used to develop their systems, according to an early EU agreement that could pave the way for the world's first comprehensive laws governing the technology.

Surprisingly, the European Commission has been working on drafting the AI Act for approximately two years to regulate the evolving AI technology. However, generative AI tools have seen a surge in popularity after tech behemoths such as Microsoft, Google, and Baidu made major announcements about their integration into search and other services.

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Furthermore, Members of the European Parliament decided to advance the draft to the trilogue, where EU legislators and member states will work out the bill's final details.

What Are The Proposals For Copyrights:

According to the proposals, AI tools will be ranked from minimal to limited, high, and unacceptable in terms of perceived risk. An issue might be biometric surveillance, disseminating false information, or using discriminatory language. High-risk tools won't be outlawed, but those who use them will need to be very open about their business practices.

Companies using tools for generative AI, like ChatGPT or the Midjourney image generator, will also need to disclose any copyrighted materials they used to create their systems. According to a report by Reuters citing top sources, with knowledge of the discussions, this provision was tacked on at the last minute and developed within the last two weeks.

According to the report, some committee members originally suggested outright banning the use of copyrighted content to train generative AI models, but this idea was dropped in favour of a transparency requirement.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Dominance:

When OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT at the end of last year, Microsoft-backed OpenAI sparked wonder and dread throughout the entire world. The chatbot quickly surpassed 100 million monthly active users and became the fastest-growing consumer application in history.

(With Reuters Input)