Governance, Law & Compliance
Training data copyright
Copyright questions concerning material used to train AI and the rights attached to that material.
Example
A company checks whether it may use published writing to teach AI.
Why people use it
It helps people examine the rights attached to material used to teach AI.
What you'll hear
“Are we allowed to use this collection for training?”
What this means for you
For a particular collection, check the relevant rights and terms.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Does public availability settle permission to train?
- No. Copyright, licenses, exceptions and location and legal system can affect the answer.
- Does permission for one use cover every later use?
- Not necessarily. A license or agreement may allow some activities while limiting others.
- Is crediting the author always enough?
- No. Attribution and permission are different questions, and the legal position depends on the circumstances.