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December 9, 2025
India proposes charging OpenAI, Google for training AI on copyrighted content
India has given OpenAI, Google, and other AI firms 30 days to respond to its proposed royalty system for training on copyrighted content.
TL;DR
- India proposes a mandatory royalty system for AI companies using copyrighted content for model training.
- AI firms would gain access to all copyrighted works in exchange for paying royalties to a collecting body.
- The collecting body would distribute royalties to creators, including registered and unregistered individuals.
- The proposal aims to reduce compliance costs for AI firms and ensure fair compensation for rights holders.
- This interventionist approach differs from ongoing debates in the U.S. and EU focusing on transparency and fair use.
- The Indian government's committee believes this system avoids legal uncertainty and ensures creators are compensated from the start.
- Industry bodies like Nasscom and the Business Software Alliance have expressed dissent, favoring text-and-data-mining exceptions and opt-out options.
- Concerns exist that a mandatory licensing regime could slow innovation, while others argue it's impractical.
- The proposal is open for a 30-day public consultation period before final recommendations are made.
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