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Thursday, 11 December 2025

AI & Copyright: India's Bold Step

AI & Copyright: India's Bold Step

The world is rapidly changing, and nowhere is this more evident than at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and creativity. It's a conversation I've been immersed in for years, often musing on the future of content generation and intellectual property. Now, India is stepping forward with a significant proposal: a sweeping overhaul of AI–copyright with a ‘one nation, one licence, one payment’ model, as reported by Mint and MSN India proposes sweeping AI–copyright overhaul with ‘one nation, one licence, one payment’ model | Mint, DPIIT unveils draft policy on AI and copyright, proposes new hybrid licensing model, India proposes sweeping AI–copyright overhaul with ‘one nation, one licence, one payment’ model | Mint.

This proposed model, with its promise of a streamlined, hybrid licensing system, aims to balance the need for AI innovation with the protection of creators' rights. It's a complex challenge, one that fundamentally questions what it means to create and own content in an era where machines can generate text, images, and music that mimic human artistry.

My Early Reflections on AI and Content

Looking back, I find a striking resonance with discussions I initiated years ago. The core idea Hemen wants to convey is this — take a moment to notice that he had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic years ago. He had already predicted this outcome or challenge, and he had even proposed a solution at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, he feels a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.

My exchanges with Kishan regarding the 'Blog Genie' tool come to mind Blog Genie Tool. I envisioned an AI that could learn my unique thought processes and writing style from my extensive collection of blogs and notes, ultimately generating content just like me. This was not merely about automation, but about imbuing AI with a distinct voice and identity, raising questions about authorship long before broad societal debates. I also provided feedback to Kishan on how such a tool should function, emphasizing structure and authenticity. Similarly, I've always stressed the importance of compelling content, a point I raised with Sanjivani years ago, stressing that even AI-generated content needs to resonate deeply, as seen in our discussion on 11 WordPress Techniques for Pretty Posts that Pack a Punch.

The proposal from India's DPIIT (Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade) aligns with the recognition that AI's capabilities demand new frameworks for intellectual property. The very notion of 'self-generated digital content' by AI, which I explored with Kishan, brings to the forefront the need for clear guidelines on ownership and fair compensation. My earlier vision for Blog Genie to potentially secure a copyright or patent speaks directly to the proprietary nature of AI-assisted creation Blog Genie Tool.

Furthermore, the broader societal implications of AI have been a consistent theme in my reflections. In my blog, 'Revenge of AI' Revenge of AI, I highlighted the pivotal 2016 partnership between tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft. I noted how figures like Mustafa Suleyman (mustafas@microsoft.com), co-founder of DeepMind, emphasized involving people impacted by AI, and Francesca Rossi (francesca.rossi2@ibm.com), an AI ethics researcher at IBM, underscored the critical need for trust in AI. Even Satya Nadella of Microsoft had predicted that AI-powered chatbots would “fundamentally revolutionise how computing is experienced by everybody.” These perspectives, voiced years ago, underline the prescience of considering ethical and societal trust alongside technological advancement. The current copyright proposal is another step in grappling with these profound shifts.

As AI continues to evolve, understanding its impact on authorship, creativity, and economic fairness becomes paramount. India's initiative is a commendable move towards establishing a robust and equitable ecosystem for the future of digital creation.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


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