“Is Your Creative Work at Risk? Discover the Alarming Truth About AI and Copyright Compliance!”
In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming industries at lightning speed, the question arises—are we leaving copyright compliance in the dust? A new study from the Copyright Clearance Center underscores the critical need for organizations to hone in on copyright policies, especially as AI tools become more prevalent. Surprisingly, even though AI adoption has soared to 97% in certain sectors, a staggering 23% of individuals remain clueless about their company’s copyright regulations. With the risk of copyright infringement looming large—amplified by a rise in lawsuits—it’s time for businesses to reassess their strategies. As we dig into the latest insights from the Copyrighted Content Usage Trends Report, one thing becomes abundantly clear: awareness is key, and understanding the fine print is more important than ever. The landscape of content sharing is shifting, and companies must adapt or face potentially costly consequences. Curious about what this means for you and your organization? Let’s dive deeper into the findings! LEARN MORE
The need to raise awareness of copyright compliance and AI tools is more important than ever to avoid risks like copyright infringement, according to a new study published by Copyright Clearance Center.
The Copyrighted Content Usage Trends Report, published in conjunction with Outsell, analyses insights from executive-level respondents – revealing that while AI adoption has reached as high as 97% in some industries, just 77% of respondents know their organisation’s copyright policy, and only 62% realise it applies to AI when using third-party data.
The companies say the data also shows a gradual shift away from traditional communication channels, with preference for collaboration tools such as Teams, Slack, and Google rising from 33% in 2022 to 38% in 2024.
The report says that sharing third-party, published information, and using it with AI tools without obtaining necessary permissions carries enormous potential copyright risks – with a rising number of AI-related lawsuits this past year.
The latest content usage trends reaffirm the importance of having a solid copyright policy in place, taking steps to support employee education and communication about copyright, and deploying appropriate compliance solutions such as an Annual Copyright License to support a streamlined content workflow.
The report states: “Many companies are discussing their copyright policy more frequently with employees. This has resulted in heightened awareness of copyright considerations, yet employees of organisations of all types and sizes continue to report they’re sharing copyrighted content in ways that may put their organisations at risk. Ordinary content exchanges that come so naturally in the digital world may increase the risk of copyright infringement, leading to costly lawsuits or settlements, and they may also affect brand reputation.
“Responses to the survey indicate that executives have the highest level of copyright policy awareness compared to other job roles, but their actual behaviour is not always aligned with their companies’ policies, underscoring the elevated compliance risks associated with senior decision-makers.”
Read the full report at: https://www.copyright.com/resource-library/insights/outsell/
