As we find ourselves in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI), where machines can autonomously create content ranging from text to images, the boundaries between creativity and protection have become more intricate than ever. While AI presents incredible opportunities for innovation, it also raises crucial concerns related to privacy and intellectual property (IP) rights.
AI, powered by advanced deep-learning algorithms, can autonomously create content that mimics human-like creativity. From generating written articles to crafting lifelike images and videos, these systems operate on vast datasets (i.e. collections of data) and learning patterns to produce content with minimal human intervention.
AI systems often require large sets of data to produce accurate and diverse outputs. In addition to already existing datasets in AI systems, all applications and systems continue to use information and data fed by users while generating images, texts, videos, or other content. Data submitted and processed using AI becomes part of the AI cloud for an indefinite time during the generation phase.
If you are planning to use AI systems for research or personal needs, consider incorporating digital watermarks or other tracing mechanisms such as robust access control and data encryption, when creating content. These measures can help identify the source of the content and track its usage, providing a layer of protection for IP rights.
The era of AI brings with it unparalleled opportunities for creativity and innovation, but it also demands a heightened commitment to privacy and IP protection. There is potential to expose sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) as well as to become vulnerable to legal risks that may include IP infringement. AI users must think carefully about when, where, and how AI is utilized.
