Microsoft Provides Legal Protection for AI Copilot Users Against Copyright Infringement

Microsoft has announced the Copilot Copyright Commitment, a policy that provides legal protection for customers who are sued for copyright infringement over content generated by the company's AI systems. The policy covers damages and legal fees, offering customers confidence in deploying Microsoft's AI systems without worrying about potential copyright issues. This move comes as generative AI tools raise concerns about reproducing copyrighted material without proper attribution. Microsoft's AI models have gained these capabilities by scraping publicly available data off the Internet without seeking express permission from copyright holders. The tech industry is grappling with questions about properly crediting or licensing copyrighted source material used in training AI models, and legal experts believe these issues will likely be decided through future legislation and court cases.