Legal challenges in LLM deployment and usage
Addressing the legal challenges associated with the deployment and usage of LLMs is critical, as these systems increasingly affect various aspects of society and commerce. In this section, we will take a closer look at the two main legal areas.
Intellectual property rights and AI-generated content
The topic of intellectual property (IP) rights in the context of AI-generated content is complex and still an emerging area of law. The creation of content by LLMs raises several challenging questions regarding the ownership and control of IP. Here’s an in-depth look into the different facets of this issue:
- Ownership of AI-generated content:
- Legal precedents: Historically, IP law has been built around the idea of human authorship. AI challenges this notion because it can generate content independently after being initially programmed by humans.
- Human versus machine: Most current legal frameworks do not recognize AI as an independent...