This Masterclass event will be held on May 28, 2024, at 16:00 (Japan time). Hybrid (online and in-person) access is available. For access: contact@aiindustryfoundation.org.

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Japan's AI and copyright rules are a big deal right now.

We’re going to get into some issues around copyright infringement during AI development and use from a new government report titled “Perspectives Regarding AI and Copyright” released on March 15, 2024.

We'll unpack how Japan's laws handle potential copyright infringement during AI development and as a product of AI use. We'll explore when using copyrighted works is allowed, like for data analysis, and when it crosses the line into infringement, like when AI replicates copyrighted content. We'll also discuss the Non-Enjoyment Purpose Requirement, which permits using copyrighted works without personal enjoyment, and the Article 30-4 Proviso, which examines whether such use unfairly harms copyright owners.

We'll touch on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and how it fits into these rules. We'll go over scenarios where AI-generated content is similar to existing works and relies on them, and what happens when users or developers knowingly use copyrighted material. We'll also cover the remedies available to copyright owners, including injunctive relief and compensation for damages.

Lastly, we'll speculate on the potential for Japan to attract AI R&D, talent, and investment by leveraging its clear guidelines and a balanced approach to innovation and copyright protection.