Introduction
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The emergence of generative AI has transformed numerous sectors by automating the creation of content, art, music, and even complex code. While this technology has brought about significant advancements, it has also raised critical questions surrounding intellectual property (IP) rights and authenticity.
Blockchain technology, known for its secure and transparent record-keeping, offers solutions to these challenges, paving the way for a new paradigm in the relationship between creativity and ownership in the digital realm.
The primary concern surrounding generative AI involves the ownership of the generated content. When an AI system creates a piece of work, questions arise about who holds the rights: the developer of the AI, the user inputting prompts, or potentially even the original authors of the training data. Current laws have not kept pace with technological advancements, leading to ambiguity regarding IP rights and potential infringements. This uncertainty complicates the use of generative AI in commercial settings, where clear ownership is paramount for profitability and accountability.
Blockchain technology can play a crucial role in addressing the challenges presented by generative AI, particularly in managing intellectual property rights. Most notably, it can provide a decentralized, immutable ledger where creators can register their works, facilitating provenance verification and ownership clarity.
