The CREATOR Act would give visual artists and their right holders a federal right to authorize commercial use or public distribution of certain AI-generated works that deliberately imitate the artist’s distinctive visual characteristics. The right would last during an artist’s life and, after death, for up to 50 years if renewed. The bill includes exceptions for uses such as criticism, teaching, parody, news, and works with only minor resemblance. It also sets rules for online services, including a process for notices and counter-notices. The bill would apply to conduct occurring at least 180 days after enactment.
Artists and right holders could bring civil cases over covered commercial uses without authorization. General-purpose AI systems would not be liable just because they can produce similar-looking work. Online services could qualify for protection from liability by following the bill’s notice process and other requirements. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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