GenAI Reads
Two articles, one with insight into the court process, a second answering GenAI questions.
The wheels of justice and GenAI decisions move slowly. Today, a reminder of how slow things really move. Also, the Stevens Law Group offers a concise and clear explanation of who owns AI-generated content. It includes four short paragraphs that should be posted above everyone’s monitor. Unless, like me, you use a laptop! However, the points they make are worth considering. Constantly.
Chat GPT Is Eating the World
The domain names keep getting better and better! In a July 7 post, the site answers the question, “Which judge will decide fair use next in AI copyright litigation?” They list the current court schedules for what they see as the major GenAI cases. Two takeaways:
These are all rulings on summary judgment motions that occur well before any trials. Only one ruling is scheduled to occur this year, with the first set for the fall, and the remainder will take place through November 2026.
As they note, the dust is still settling from recent rulings, so it’s too early to draw definitive conclusions. Don’t expect significant rulings to alter the current direction of GenAI legal practices anytime soon.
Stevens Law Group
I recently attended a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar titled “Protecting Your IP Involving Artificial Intelligence.” David Stevens led it, and from that seminar, I discovered his post, “AI Copyright Infringement: Line Between Inspiration and Violation.” A concise section on Fair Use offers a good summary. It also covers copyright claims and GenAI. Most notably, four brief paragraphs, about halfway through the article, specifically address the question, "Who Owns AI-Generated Content?" It’s worth reading. Pay particular attention to his statement, “Companies using AI should keep detailed records.” Replace the paragraphs on your monitor I mentioned earlier with just this one. Keep detailed records!
Stevens is correct: “AI brings many benefits, but it also raises serious questions . . . Without clear legal guidelines, both creators and companies face uncertainty.” Don’t tackle GenAI and Bible translation without legal input!
Continue to move forward confidently, bravely, but knowledgeably in the world of Bible translation.
Blessings!
Bruce Erickson