The European Commission is working on a law focused on the process for licensing creative content – like writing or art – to AI developers, according to a consultation published on Wednesday.  The EU’s executive laid out plans for a “targeted legislative initiative” to complement existing copyright rules. This will weigh different possible levels of intervention, according to the consultation.

Source: _[EU Commission preparing law on licensing content for AI](https://www.euractiv.com/news/commission-preparing-law-on-licensing-content-for-ai/)_

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