Govt panel to study AI-copyright hasn’t met since June; second working paper delayed
According to three members of the committee who told HT that the government’s interest in the matter has since faded.
A government-backed committee tasked with examining the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law in India has shown little activity since June, despite initial promises of progress. The panel, established in April 2025 by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has not convened since June and lags behind its target of releasing a second working paper by February 2026.
Members of the committee, including government officials and IP experts, attribute the lack of progress to a perceived dwindling of government interest in the matter. The initial working paper, published in December 2025, addressed the use of copyrighted material in training AI models, proposing a mandatory blanket license for AI developers.
However, discussions surrounding the second paper, which delves into the ownership, liability, originality, and copyright status of AI-generated works, have been sporadic and lack a clear timeline. While the committee's recommendations may eventually influence copyright law, the current slowdown raises questions about the government's commitment to the issue.
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