In a move that's sure to make waves in the literary ocean, Penguin Random House is putting its foot down against AI training.
The publisher has updated the copyright page of its new and reprinted books with a clear message: "No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems." This declaration, reported by The Bookseller and spotted by Gizmodo, positions Penguin Random House as the first major publisher to explicitly address AI on its copyright page.
This new clause isn't just a polite request; it's a firm reservation of rights, aligning with the European Union’s text and data mining exceptions. While it might resemble a digital robots.txt file, asking AI not to scrape content, the legal waters remain unchanged. Copyright laws still stand strong, regardless of what's printed in those opening pages, and fair use defences can still apply.
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This bold move follows an August statement from Penguin Random House, promising to "vigorously defend the intellectual property" of its authors and artists. While some publishers, like Wiley and Oxford University Press, are embracing AI training deals, Penguin Random House is charting a different course, prioritising the protection of its creative content.
As the publishing world grapples with the rise of AI, Penguin Random House's stance serves as a beacon for those prioritising intellectual property rights. Whether this will spark a trend among other publishers remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure—AI won't be getting its hands on these books anytime soon!
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