Consultation On Copyright, AI, And IoT Now Open

As connected technologies continue to permeate all aspects of existence, and artificial intelligence evolves, the Federal Government of Canada has launched its "Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things". The consultation seeks public comment on the interplay between copyright, Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), and the "Internet of Things" ("IoT"). With respect to AI, the consultation paper covers three potential areas of reform: (1) text and data mining (TDM), also known as "Big Data"; (2) authorship and ownership of works generated by AI; and (3) copyright infringement and liability regarding AI. With respect to IoT, the paper outlines twin concerns of repair and interoperability of IoT devices. The comment period is open until September 17, 2021. Submissions may be e-mailed to [email protected].