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1/ This is HUGE: The U S. Copyright Office is taking seriously the impact of AI on creative content—Literary Works, Visual Arts, Audiovisual Works, and Music and Sound Recordings. In doing so, they've announced a series of public commentary opportunities.
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2/ While individuals are welcome to offer input, I believe all of us who are in guilds, associations, unions, and other large professional organizations stand a better chance of actually being heard. As a member of the Presentation Guild, I've encouraged our board to stand up as one of those authoritative voices, and we will be submiting a request for our active participation in their upcoming "listening sessions" as applicable (all are via Zoom).* .
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3/ I encourage you to please reach out to your organizations to join forces. This isn't simply about copyright, it's about ethics and the livelihoods of all creators. It is about our future..
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4/ 🔶 From the Copyright Office home page:
https://copyright.gov/ai/
"The Copyright Office has launched an initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and the use of copyrighted materials in AI training.…
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | U.S. Copyright Office

Copyright law

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5/ "…After convening public listening sessions in the first half of 2023 to gather information about current technologies and their impact, the Office will publish a notice of inquiry in the Federal Register.".
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6/ 🔶 From the announcement:
https://copyright.gov/newsnet/2023/1004.html
"Throughout the spring, the Office will host public listening sessions with artists, creative industries, AI developers and researchers, and lawyers working on these issues. These roundtable-format listening sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their goals and concerns related to the use and impact of generative AI in creative fields.…
NewsNet Issue 1004 | U.S. Copyright Office

Copyright Office Launches New Artificial Intelligence Initiative

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7/ "…Later this year, the Office plans to publish a notice of inquiry soliciting public comments on a wide range of copyright issues arising from the use of AI."

Further details therein, including info about upcoming Zoom "listening sessions" wherein they'll be receiving public comment. The Copyright Office will be providing additional opportunities for public comment for those unable to attend the Zoom sessions.

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8/ 🔶 Registration links to attend and participate in the Zoom listening sessions:
https://copyright.gov/ai/listening-sessions.html#sound-recordings
Note that each session contains TWO links—one for registering to attend, the other for submitting a request to actively participate. To participate, you must submit your request by the stated deadline to be considered:
Spring 2023 AI Listening Sessions | U.S. Copyright Office

Spring 2023 AI Listening Sessions

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9/ ➤ Literary Works:
Wednesday, April 19, 10a–1p PT / 1p–4p ET
Requests to participate must be received by March 31 to be considered.

➤ Visual Arts:
Tuesday, May 2, 10a–1p PT / 1p–4p ET
Requests to participate must be received by April 11 to be considered.

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10/ ➤ Audiovisual Works:
Wednesday, May 17, 10a–1p PT / 1p–4p ET
Requests to participate must be received by April 26 to be considered.

➤ Music and Sound Recordings:
Wednesday, May 31, 10a–1p PT / 1p–4p ET
Requests to participate must be received by May 10 to be considered

Thank you.
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Please feel free to share. I'm interested in what other groups are planning in response.

Also interested in similar actions by governments and organizations outside the US. This isn't only impacting my fellow Americans and I, nor are we luddites in this effort. This is a call for us all to band together to protect ownership of our creations and steer AI in a mindful and healthy direction.