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Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital content

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Indonesia is rewriting its copyright law to address artificial intelligence, sparking a conflict between news publishers seeking compensation and technology companies warning against overreach. The debate centers on who gets paid when AI uses copyrighted works and how much human involvement is required for AI-assisted output to gain legal protection. The House of Representatives recently commented on the issue. This matters because it could set a precedent for AI and digital content regulation.

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Redefining copyright for AI-assisted works

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At stake is who gets paid when AI systems and digital platforms use copyrighted works.

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News publishers are seeking compensation for their work.

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Redefining copyright for AI-assisted works
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Indonesia’s push to rewrite its copyright law for the age of artificial intelligence has added a new dimension to the dispute between news publishers seeking compensation for their work and technology companies warning against excessive regulation.

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News publishers are seeking compensation for their work.

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Technology companies are warning against overreach.

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Indonesia is rewriting its copyright law for the age of artificial intelligence.

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The rewrite has opened a new front in a battle between news publishers and technology companies.

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At stake is who gets paid when AI systems and digital platforms use copyrighted works.

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At stake is how much human involvement is needed before AI-assisted output qualifies for legal protection.

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The House of Representatives made a statement on the issue last week.

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