CISAC’s Public Contributions on Copyright and AI

This page provides an overview of CISAC’s contributions to international public consultations and policy discussions on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. CISAC advocates for strong copyright protection, transparency obligations for AI developers, fair licensing practices, and policies that safeguard creators in the digital environment.

 

US Consultation (2023)

The US Copyright Office launched a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on issues relating to Copyright and Generative AI in 2023. CISAC provided two submissions which examined the application of the fair use exception to AI training, the implications of extending copyright protection to generative AI outputs, and the longstanding role of collective management organisations to facilitate collective licensing in the face of technological change. The US Copyright Office cited CISAC’s submission in its third Report on Generative AI Training [Pre-Publication]. 

  • US Copyright Office’s Study page: [Link]

  • Notice of Inquiry: [Link]

  • CISAC’s Initial Comment to the NOI (public) (Nov 2023): [Link]

  • CISAC’s Reply Comment to the NOI (public) (Dec 2023): [Link]

 

Canada Consultation (2023)
CISAC advocated against the use of copyrighted works for AI training without authorisation. CISAC urged the Canadian government to require developers to keep records of training datasets and to obtain licences or permissions for uses of protected works.

  • Consultation Page: [Link]

  • CISAC’s Public Submission: [Link]

PDF: CISAC Comment on the Canadian Consultation on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence

 

Australia Consultations (2024-2025)


CISAC contributed to three major consultations relating to AI regulation and copyright:

 

 

 

Hong Kong Consultation (2024)

CISAC advised the Hong Kong government against the adoption of a broad Text and Data Mining exception. CISAC recommended that, if implemented, such an exception must be limited to non-commercial uses, and must establish authorisation and adequate compensation mechanisms for creators. 

  • Consultation Page: [Link]

  • CISAC’s Submission (public): [Link]

PDF: CISAC Submission for Hong Kong's Public Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

 

UK Consultation [2024]
CISAC encouraged the UK Government to adopt fair licensing practices and ensure safeguards against unauthorised uses of creative works throughout the AI value chain, and against the expansion of its TDM exception to commercial uses. CISAC also supported strong transparency obligations for developers. 

  • Consultation Page: [Link]

PDF: CISAC Submission for the UK's Public Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

 

India Consultation [2025]
CISAC submitted recommendations on AI policy ahead of India’s Stakeholder Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence on 20th June 2025 in Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, arguing that the involvement of multiple exclusive rights within the AI ecosystem is clear. CISAC also stated that core copyright principles — including originality and authorship — must not be altered or weakened in response to AI technologies. 

PDF: Recommendations for India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Issues Related to Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

 

EU Code of Practice [Ongoing]
CISAC, together with a coalition of authors, performers, and other rightsholders, opposed the third draft GPAI Code of Practice. The coalition argued that the Code fails to ensure compliance with EU copyright law and the AI Act, particularly regarding transparency, dataset disclosures, and lawful training practices. Currently, rightsholder organisations continue their concerns over the implementation of the EU AI Act to ensure that creators are provided with the transparency and tools they need to properly enforce their rights. 

  • CISAC’s Participation in Joint Letter: [Link]

 

WIPO Conversations on IP and AI [2019-present]

WIPO official session pages: