This week's newsletter is a hot-button topic that seems to be on everybody's mind all the time.
Without trying to sound like I'm bragging, I consider myself a content expert.
After all, I spent 35+ years distributing the best magazines from around the world. I published 6 issues of my own magazine and wrote all the content for every issue, and I owned and was the book buyer for The Idle Hour Bookstore in Greenwich Village.
For the last 13 years, I've helped authors, educators, coaches, and hybrid publishers create some amazing books, as well as proprietary eLearning courses. Why the recap, you ask? Because everyone has been asking me what are the laws pertaining to copyrighting material written with the help of AI.
Not long ago, it was theoretically easy to protect your IP. You filed for copyright protection. I'm not naïve to believe that filing stopped people from using your ideas, but at least there was a recourse. In today's world, I'm not so sure. What I am sure of is that people would like to know what they can do now to protect their IP.
Chaos vs. Order
Over the past few months, I've had multiple conversations with fellow authors, coaches, and content creators about the challenges and uncertainties surrounding AI-generated content. The big question on everyone's mind is, "What's going on with AI, and who owns the stuff it creates?" And, more importantly, what should I do to protect my IP?
Even the theoretical copyright laws have gone out the window. So where do we stand, and what happens next?
The Current State of Copyright, IP, and AI Law
Right now, the laws surrounding AI and intellectual property are still evolving, and like everything else happening around us these days - no one can agree on what to do. Traditional copyright laws were designed with people in mind, not machines that curate other people's words. This means that when AI generates content, the question of who owns that content isn't always clear.
In some cases, if you use AI as a tool to aid your creative process—providing the ideas, prompts, and edits—the work can still be considered yours, MAYBE. But, if AI independently creates content without any of your input, the ownership becomes questionable.
This is why it's so important for us to stay informed and share our knowledge. Understanding how the legal landscape is evolving can help us protect our work and make informed decisions about how we use AI when we create.
My Personal Journey with AI and Content Creation
I've used AI a lot over the last 6 months; as I discussed in our last roundtable. I'm even using it to write a book. It has helped me be more efficient, giving me ideas I wouldn't have thought of myself. But it's one thing to use it as a tool and another to use it instead without adding your passion and vulnerability to your content.
It's been an interesting experience trying to balance the efficiency that AI can offer with the need to maintain authenticity and originality in my work.
One thing I've realized is that while AI can be a powerful assistant, it can't replace the human touch that gives our content its unique voice and perspective. Our experiences, emotions, and insights are what truly connect us with our audiences. AI can help us craft the message, but it can't replicate the heart and soul behind it.
An Invitation to Join the Conversation
I think these issues are too important to ignore, and I believe that the best way to navigate them is together. That's why I'm excited to invite you to our upcoming Roundtable Discussion: Navigating IP & AI—What Authors and Coaches Need to Know about the Pirates of Silicon Valley.
Dealing with what will certainly be new copyright and intellectual property law is something we all need to stay informed about. As we learn to use all these new technologies, we must stay informed and support one another.
I'm looking forward to discussing these topics further at our roundtable on October 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST on Zoom. I hope you'll join us and be part of this important conversation. Here are the details:
The current status of copyright, IP, and AI law.
Who owns AI-generated content?
How to blend AI with your original ideas.
It's going to be an informal chat with 2 experts on this subject and the rest of us who are trying to figure it out—just real talk about real issues affecting us all. I think it'll be a great opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and develop a community we can all count on.
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Best regards,
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