AI Regulation, Copyright, and the Future of Innovation: A Perspective for Product Counsel

**AI Regulation, Copyright, and the Future of Innovation: A Strategic Perspective for Product Counsel** 🚀 **AI Innovation vs. Regulation: A Challenge or an Opportunity?** The **European AI Act** has ignited a fierce debate, highlighting the tension between **AI innovation, copyright protection, and regulatory oversight**. AI companies like **OpenAI, Meta, and MistralAI** argue that new disclosure rules—requiring them to notify rightsholders when using copyrighted content for AI training—are **burdensome** and will slow Europe’s ability to compete with the U.S. and China. On the other side, **creators and publishers** demand compensation and transparency, arguing that their works are fueling AI advancements without proper consent or remuneration. We’ve seen this debate before. **GDPR was initially criticized as innovation-stifling**, yet it became a global standard. Is AI regulation following the same trajectory? Comment, connect and follow for more commentary on product counseling and emerging technologies. 👇 📖 Read the full article here: [Variety – AI Companies Battle Over EU AI Act](https://variety.com/2025/digital/global/ai-companies-battle-europe-ai-act-creatives-push-back-1236302611/)