Module 3: AI, Law and the Future of Creativity: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Natasha Mangal is Legal and Policy Advisor at CISAC and U.S. attorney. Formerly Associate Professor of Law at the University of Strasbourg, CEIPI, Natasha has spent a number of years teaching, researching and publishing in the field of copyright and intellectual property law. She is a recognised expert, providing several recommendations for national governments on their consultations concerning copyright reform and AI. She has also been invited as a speaker to discuss topics related to the future of creators and the impacts of AI on the creative industries. Her main areas of expertise include AI regulation and copyright law, digital rights, comparative legal analysis (U.S. and EU), and international IP enforcement.

In this session, Dr. Natasha Mangal leads a discussion regarding the impact of AI on creative practices, notably its anticipated economic effects on creative industries. This session will further cover international government initiatives towards balancing the interests of creators with innovation, including in the U.S., UK, and the EU. An examination of several case studies at the end of the session will lend greater focus to key concerns (and opportunities) that may exist for creators in an AI age.  

Skills developed in this course:

-Understanding current legal systems impacting the regulation of AI and copyrights

-Gaining awareness of key policy issues, stakeholder viewpoints and discussions

-Assessing and drafting policy recommendations regarding copyright and AI

Session structure:

1. Exceptions in Law (EU focused)

• What are TDM Exceptions? When are they used?
• How can creators “opt-out” of the use of their works for text and data mining purposes?
  • Collective opt-out?
  • What consequences?

2. What are the (economic) impacts of AI on the creative industries?

3. How are governments responding to the need for AI regulation?

• Case Study exercise