California's AB 412 Still Demands Developers Do the Impossible
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- #Copyright Law
- #AI Regulation
- California is reconsidering A.B. 412, a bill requiring AI developers to disclose copyrighted works used in training generative AI systems.
- EFF opposes the bill, arguing it is unworkable because copyright data is often unavailable, unverifiable, or not machine-readable, making compliance practically impossible.
- The bill's broad definition of 'developer' could burden indie developers, open-source projects, and non-commercial efforts, potentially stifling innovation and favoring large companies with compliance resources.
- EFF contends that existing federal copyright law and ongoing court cases already provide remedies for copyright holders, making state-level regulation premature and unnecessary.
- The bill risks creating a costly compliance burden that may deter smaller developers and researchers, undermining California's balance between artistic creativity and tech innovation.