Who is afraid of artificial intelligence?
Copyright protection, licensing and business models for publishing
Third Edition – International online seminar
Artificial intelligence is now a stable player in the publishing landscape. Today the sector is called upon to deal with terms with two opposing and parallel dynamics. On the one hand, the emergence of new business models based on licensing agreements between publishers and AI developers; on the other hand, the increase of disputes over the unauthorised use of editorial content for model training, highlights the need for effective implementation of copyright protection rules.
For the third year the Italian Publishers Association, with the support of Ediser, analyses the intersection between artificial intelligence and the publishing sector with an international online seminar. The aim is to provide professionals in the sector with concrete tools to orient themselves in a constantly evolving scenario: a useful opportunity for those working in the publishing world who want to understand how to deal with the legal and business implications of artificial intelligence.
Three thematic focuses for the 2025 edition:
1) The European and International Regulatory Framework
An update on the status of European regulations (AI Act and Code of Practice being discussed in Brussels), an analysis of key international legal cases and an assessment of their impact on the global publishing industry.
2) New forms of licensing
An overview of recent agreements between publishers and AI operators, from direct licences to new licensing platforms and a reflection on emerging models and opportunities for the sector.
3) Comparing strategies
An international panel to analyse concrete examples of the evolution of business models to the new context, with practical insights, operational strategies and visions being compared.
The seminar will be held in Italian and English with a translation service (ITA-ENG/ENG-ITA).
During the seminar, it will be possible to interact with speakers, ask questions and share reflections on the topics discussed.
Contents details will be announced soon
The seminar is coordinated by Giulia Marangoni (International Relations Office - AIE) and Cristina Mussinelli (Digital Publishing Consultant - AIE
Speakers will be announced soon