In one of the many iconic scenes of Ridley Scott’s movie Blade Runner (1982), an artificial “replicant” called Rachel plays piano for the detective that is supposed to hunt her down and “retire” her, making him question his own humanity. More than 40 years later, music created by or with artificial intelligence (“AI”) is omnipresent.
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Rachel’s Song – Part I: Rights of authors to music created by or with artificial intelligence under German copyright law
In one of the many iconic scenes of Ridley Scott’s movie Blade Runner (1982), an artificial “replicant” called Rachel plays piano for the detective that is supposed to hunt her down and “retire” her, making him question his own humanity. More than 40 years later, music created by or with artificial intelligence (“AI”) is omnipresent.…
Supporting Responsible Influencer Content: EU’s New Recommendations
By Intisar Abdi
Recognising Influencers’ Impact
The Council’s recommendations stem from the recognition that influencers play a critical role in shaping public opinion and disseminating information across various social media platforms. As influencers gain more prominence, the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure their content adheres to legal standards and promotes social responsibility becomes increasingly crucial. To address…
ICO’s Third Consultation on Generative AI: Accuracy of Training Data and Model Outputs
By Max Gross
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently closed its third and final call for evidence on data protection issues in relation to generative artificial intelligence (AI) models. This time, the focus was on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) accuracy principle to the output of AI models, and how the accuracy of the…
Creating Harmony: The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music Launch an Inquiry into AI and the Music Industry
By Ayo Adebajo
On 25 January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music (APPG) launched its inquiry into artificial intelligence (AI) and the music industry in the UK. Ayo Adebajo and Josh Gallichan discuss the inquiry, as well as further regulatory principles and concerns arising out of the use of AI by music industry stakeholders.
The All-Party Parliamentary…
The Rise of Generative AI in Gaming and Its Legal Challenges (Part 3)
By Simon Hembt
Read the first part in this series here and the second part in this series here.
Navigating Consumer Protection Laws in GenAI-Enhanced Gaming
The integration of GenAI into the gaming industry will bring Consumer Protection Laws back into focus. These laws, designed to protect the rights of players as consumers, now present new legal…
Peculiarities of DPIAs for AI system development and enhancement
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is seen as a key emerging technology that the European Parliament in its Draft Report on AI in the digital age (issued in November 2021) recently labelled as the fifth element after air, earth, water and fire. AI is expected to contribute more than EUR 11 billion to the global economy, which…
The UK as a global AI superpower
On 22 September 2021, during the third day of London Tech Week, the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its first National AI Strategy, detailing its 10-year plan to position the UK as a global leader in the governance of Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) technologies by boosting business use of AI, attracting…