The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), an industry body of traditional media organisations with a major print presence, called on Saturday (June 21, 2025) for the protection of copyright in training of Artificial Intelligence models. The statement comes as DNPA and other organisations contribute to a review of the “intersection” between AI and copyright being undertaken by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce.
The review is being undertaken by a committee on AI and copyright constituted by the DPIIT in April, and two meetings took place on Thursday and Friday. The committee is headed by DPIIT Secretary Himani Pande.
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“DNPA firmly believes that utilising the content of digital news publishers, without consent, for AI training and subsequent generative AI applications, such as search assistance and information purposes, constitutes an infringement of copyright,” the industry group said in a statement. The Hindu is a DNPA member.
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