Google will protect customers from copyright infringement lawsuits
- Google announced that it will offer legal protection to customers who use certain generative AI products and face lawsuits for copyright infringement.
- The company aims to address concerns regarding generative AI and copyright rules.
- Customers using specific products, such as Duet AI in Workspace and Google Cloud, Vertex AI Search, Vertex AI Conversation, Vertex AI Text Embedding API, Visual Captioning on Vertex AI, and Codey APIs, will be covered.
Addressing concerns regarding generative AI and copyright
Google has found a way to address concerns about the potential copyright infringement issues associated with generative AI products. In a recent blog post, the company highlighted its commitment to protecting customers who use generative AI features in several of its products.
Generative AI has raised concerns in the past as it involves the use of algorithms to create new content, such as text or images, that may resemble copyrighted material. This has led to fears that users of generative AI products may unwittingly infringe on copyright laws.
Google specifically named seven products that it will legally cover in case of copyright infringement claims:
- Duet AI in Workspace: This includes text generated in Google Docs and Gmail, as well as images in Google Slides and Google Meet.
- Duet AI in Google Cloud
- Vertex AI Search
- Vertex AI Conversation
- Vertex AI Text Embedding API
- Visual Captioning on Vertex AI
- Codey APIs
Google’s commitment to protecting its users
Google’s decision to protect its customers who use generative AI products from
copyright infringement lawsuits demonstrates its commitment to promoting innovation and creative expression. By offering legal coverage for specific products like Duet AI in Workspace, Duet AI in Google Cloud, Vertex AI Search, Vertex AI Conversation, Vertex AI Text Embedding API, Visual Captioning on Vertex AI, and Codey APIs, Google aims to alleviate concerns surrounding generative AI and copyright issues.
