“Unlocking Creativity: CCC’s Groundbreaking AI License Set to Transform Copyrighted Works in Unprecedented Ways!”
In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to innovation, the importance of navigating the murky waters of copyright law cannot be overstated. Just imagine running an AI project only to discover that you’ve inadvertently stumbled into a legal minefield! You might be asking, “How do we harness the power of AI while respecting intellectual property rights?” Well, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) has just announced something quite intriguing: a new voluntary, non-exclusive collective license that will enable organizations to use lawfully acquired works as inputs in training AI systems for external applications. Set to roll out in 2025, this license aims to simplify the process of legally obtaining rights from a diverse array of content providers, helping companies fuel their AI innovations without the fear of legal repercussions. But that’s not all—CCC is also sponsoring a session at the upcoming London Book Fair titled “The Power of Licensing & Responsible AI,” which promises to delve into how publishers can adapt strategically in this rapidly evolving landscape. If you’re keen on ensuring your AI practices are both responsible and compliant, this is definitely something to pay attention to. Curious to learn more? LEARN MORE.
The New Voluntary, Non-Exclusive Collective License Will Enable Organizations to Use Lawfully Acquired Works as Inputs in Training AI Systems for External Uses
CCC Sponsoring “The Power of Licensing & Responsible AI – A Proactive Path for Publishers” Session at the 2025 London Book Fair on Tuesday, 11 March
March 4, 2025 – Danvers, Mass. – CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, today announced a new AI Systems Training License will be available later in the 2025 calendar year to both existing and prospective CCC customers, including AI systems providers and organizations developing AI-powered applications. This voluntary, non-exclusive collective license is designed to aid organizations that want to comply with copyright laws for the use of third-party content to train AI systems as well as the external use and certain outputs from trained models.
