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Copyright Implications of Employee AI Use


CCC’s Lauren Tulloch delves into the evolving intersection of AI in the workplace and copyright law on a recent episode of the AI for Pharma Growth podcast, sharing actionable insights on how organizations can protect themselves from copyright infringement, manage AI-generated content, and establish clear AI usage policies.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Who owns AI-generated content: employee vs employer vs AI provider
  • Why “work for hire” and IP clauses in employment contracts matter more than ever
  • What constitutes derivative works and how they can trigger copyright issues
  • How international copyright laws (e.g., US vs EU) affect global companies
  • The importance of AI tool terms of service and avoiding hidden legal pitfalls
  • How organizations can use collective licensing to integrate AI into their workflows legally
  • Real-world cases like the Thomson Reuters v Ross and Getty Images lawsuits impacting AI training data

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Author: CCC

A pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, CCC has been dedicated to advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation since its inception in 1978. Today, CCC supports a thriving knowledge economy as a trusted intermediary, providing licensing solutions that make copyright work, including collective licensing solutions for the use of copyrighted materials with AI systems. CCC also offers a portfolio of innovative and complementary software solutions, as well as high-quality content, data, and information services.