Ethical AI and Librarianship
A Resource Guide
ARL, Coalition Partners to Congress: Do Not Restrict the Promise of Generative AI
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| Title | ARL, Coalition Partners to Congress: Do Not Restrict the Promise of Generative AI |
| Type | Guidelines & Policies |
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| Link | https://www.arl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023.09.11-AI-Coalition-Letter.pdf |
| Creation Date | 09/11/2020 |
| Last Updated Date | -- |
| Summary | This policy letter expresses concern to Congress about recent calls for new copyright restrictions aimed at regulating generative AI training on copyrighted works. The letter relates to ethical AI by advocating for respect for human creators’ rights while also promoting fair use and public interest. It advocates for maintaining the current U.S. copyright scope, arguing that the existing copyright law is well capable of addressing concerns from creators. The letter highlights several key points: 1) AI benefits human creativity and innovation across science and arts. 2) Proposals to expand the scope of copyright would hinder effective AI development and undermine the fundamental purpose of copyright which is to promote the progress of science and arts. 3) Current copyright law already ensures that creators can profit from their original works. Expanding these protections would instead limit artistic growth and innovation. 4) Upsetting the balance established by the existing copyright regime—between rewarding creators and enabling technological innovation and creativity could jeopardize the US’ leadership in AI and weaken its global competitiveness. More details about the letter can be found at the ARL (Association of Research Libraries)’s blog article: link. |
| Topic | Fair use. Copyright. |
| Source and Link | ARL. https://www.arl.org/ |
| Access | Open |
| Accessibility | Open |
| Audience | General public. Scholars and Students. |
| Platform or Format | Web |
| Length | 3 page |
| Geography | USA |
| Language | ENG |
| Description Date | 05/29/2025 |