Topic: AI and Copyright: Essential Information for Libraries
Description: “What impact does copyright have on the use of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and the textual works and images created by generative AI? Who owns works generated by AI? Does training large language models with copyrighted works constitute fair use?

These are just a few of the questions that we’ll explore in this webinar focused on copyright and intellectual property considerations for AI. The session will examine the complex legal landscape surrounding AI generated content and explore several core questions including:
– Copyright implications for AI-powered tools
– Ownership of AI-generated works
– Legal status of works created by generative AI
– Fair use considerations in large language model training
– Emerging legal precedents and judicial interpretations

Audience: All library staff. No advanced legal or technical expertise required! This webinar breaks down complex AI and copyright challenges into clear, accessible insights for all library professionals.

Objectives: Participants will gain critical insights into the evolving relationship between copyright law and artificial intelligence. The session will unpack the nuanced legal challenges posed by generative technologies, offering library staff an understanding of intellectual property in the digital age.

Sarah Norris
Sarah Norris is Scholarly Communication Librarian at the University of Central Florida Libraries. In this role, she leads the UCF Libraries’ Scholarly Communication and open access efforts, with an emphasis on scholarly publishing and copyright training and education. Her research interests include digital humanities and copyright implications in the digital environment, including artificial intelligence and open access efforts including the expanded use of OERs in the classroom. She has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences, in addition to being published in multiple venues. Connect with Sarah through LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanorris/).