Speaker: Joseph Whitlock, Senior Director, Policy, BSA | The Software Alliance

BSA | The Software Alliance Senior Director of Policy Joseph Whitlock joins the tenth session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Conversation series, focused specifically on the topic of whether AI-generated outputs should be granted intellectual property protection and the legal complexities surrounding it.

AI is rapidly transforming the creative and innovative industries, driving economic progress while sparking debates about its impact on human creativity. As AI tools become increasingly adept at generating content, the key question is whether AI poses a threat to human creators or serves as a valuable collaborator. The IP field, is grappling with the "output problem"—whether AI-generated content should be eligible for copyright protection. Furthermore, the rise in AI-generated deepfakes has also resulted in broader IP questions around voice and image rights while some experts have even advocated for a new kind of IP right!

The tenth session of the WIPO Conversation “Generative AI: IP and Output” offered a platform for stakeholders to explore these critical issues.

More Information: https://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=84809