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Who Owns the Output? AI Copyright & IP Explained w/ Chris Paniewski | Startup Legal Basics
Today’s show: Jason sits down with Wilson Sonsini partner Chris Paniewski for part two of our *Startup Legal Basics* series on AI law — this time tackling the question every founder is asking: who owns the output of AI systems? Chris has advised on some of the biggest AI deals in history, and in this episode he helps break down how intellectual property law is colliding with generative AI.
Key Points
- Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly incorporating guardrails to avoid generating content that infringes on intellectual property (IP) rights, thereby protecting themselves from potential lawsuits.
- The legality and copyrightability of AI-generated content depend significantly on the level of human involvement and creativity in the creation process, emphasizing the necessity of human authorship for copyright protection.
- Startups should carefully consider how they use AI in their development processes, documenting the extent of AI involvement and ensuring that their IP is both protectable and compliant with existing laws to avoid potential legal pitfalls.
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