In a recent online meeting of the intellectual property protection panel, discussions centered around combating the challenges posed by gener- ative artificial intelligence to safeguard intellectual property rights. The panel underscored the efficacy of Originator Profile (OP) technology in discerning the credibility of online information sources, particularly in miti- gating risks associated with AI-generated content.
Emphasizing the need to address emerging issues related to technolog- ical advancements, the panel's proposals focused on utilizing innovative solutions to mitigate risks such as copyright infringement by AI. Notably, OP technology was hailed for its capability to authenticate content origin by distinguishing AI-generated content, thereby aiding in intellectual prop- erty protection efforts.
While acknowledging the potential of digital watermarking technolo- gy in identifying AI-generated texts or images, the panel highlighted the necessity for further deliberations. Key discussions revolved around deter- mining the extent to which a work should be recognized as AI-generated, indicating the complexity of categorizing content in this context.
Additionally, the panel scrutinized technologies aimed at preventing automatic data collection by AI, cautioning about potential limitations if the content gets redirected to other platforms for AI aggregation.
A critical point of examination involved determining the regulatory framework applicable to generative AI under Trademark Law and Design Law. The panel concluded that although no rights infringement occurs during the AI training phase, the creation or use of generative AI may fall within regulatory purview, considering such instances as potentially ille- gal, akin to other prohibited activities.
This deliberation signals the evolving landscape of intellectual proper- ty protection in the face of advancing AI capabilities. As technology contin- ues to evolve, regulatory considerations and the application of innovative solutions like OP technology become pivotal in safeguarding intellectual property rights amidst the proliferation of AI-generated content.
