Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Apr 2024): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7913, would require individuals or entities who create or significantly alter training datasets for generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems to submit a notice to the Register of Copyrights. This notice must include a detailed summary of any copyrighted works used in the dataset and, if publicly available online, its URL. This requirement would apply to training datasets used to build AI systems made available to consumers.
The bill specifically affects those building generative AI systems that use training datasets containing copyrighted materials. Failure to comply with the notice requirement could result in a civil penalty of at least $5,000. The Register of Copyrights would be responsible for establishing regulations and maintaining a public online database of all submitted notices. The bill defines key terms such as "generative AI system" and "training dataset."
H.R. 7913 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 9, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill has not yet advanced beyond its introduction and has not received a vote. If enacted, the law would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Timeline
9 Apr 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7913 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7913, would require individuals or entities who create or significantly alter training datasets for generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems to submit a notice to the Register of Copyrights. This notice must include a detailed summary of any copyrighted works used in the dataset and, if publicly available online, its URL. This requirement would apply to training datasets used to build AI systems made available to consumers. The bill specifically affects those building generative AI systems that use training datasets containing copyrighted materials. Failure to comply with the notice requirement could result in a civil penalty of at least $5,000. The Register of Copyrights would be responsible for establishing regulations and maintaining a public online database of all submitted notices. The bill defines key terms such as "generative AI system" and "training dataset." H.R. 7913 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 9, 2024, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill has not yet advanced beyond its introduction and has not received a vote. If enacted, the law would take effect 180 days after enactment.
- Has H.R. 7913 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7913. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7913?
- H.R. 7913 was sponsored by Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7913?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (9 Apr 2024).
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