Practical AI

Legal consequences of generated content

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Jul 18, 2023
Damien Riehl, a lawyer and technologist known for generating every possible musical melody, shares his insights on the legal implications of AI-generated content. He discusses the challenges of copyright law in the age of generative AI and the tension between human creativity and machine output. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape for knowledge workers and how legal professionals must adapt to these rapid changes. Riehl emphasizes the importance of understanding dataset usage and the future of intellectual property.
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ANECDOTE

All The Music Project

  • Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin generated all possible musical melodies.
  • They released them into the public domain, impacting copyright lawsuits.
INSIGHT

Challenging Copyright

  • Riehl argues mathematically generated works challenge traditional copyright.
  • Katy Perry's copyright infringement case highlights this issue.
ANECDOTE

AI-Assisted Writing

  • Riehl used GPT-3 to generate a 17-page article in a few hours.
  • He edited the output, raising questions on authorship and copyright.
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