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U.S. Considers July 2024 DMCA Exemption for Researchers to Expose AI Bias and Training Data

Jul 19, 2024, 03:35 AM

The U.S. government is contemplating a legal exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) that would allow researchers to bypass terms of service on artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This proposed change aims to enable researchers to expose biases, inaccuracies, and the training data used in AI systems. The copyright office is considering this exemption as a means to provide legal protection for researchers who jailbreak or circumvent digital rights management (DRM) restrictions. However, some organizations have expressed concerns, suggesting that consent from AI companies should be obtained prior to such actions. The discussions highlight the ongoing debate surrounding transparency and accountability in AI development.