The Indian government has established a multi-stakeholder committee to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on copyright law, particularly focusing on the Copyright Act of 1957.

Chaired by Himani Pande, Additional Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, the committee includes experts from government, industry, and academia.

The committee's objectives include identifying legal and policy challenges related to AI in copyright, assessing the adequacy of the current Copyright Act, and recommending necessary amendments.

This initiative marks the government's first formal effort to adapt copyright law to the challenges posed by generative AI technologies, which increasingly utilize existing copyrighted content.

The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has expressed support for this initiative, emphasizing the need to protect digital content producers.

DNPA argues that using digital news publishers' content without consent for AI training and generative applications constitutes copyright infringement.

The association calls for a regulatory framework that ensures fair compensation for content creators, recognizing their rights in the digital landscape.

DNPA expresses its intention to collaborate with the Government of India to create a balanced framework that supports both fair compensation for content creators and the development of AI models.

The outcomes of the committee's work are expected to guide future legislation and reflect India's proactive approach to copyright issues related to AI.

A statement issued in response to media inquiries aims to uphold the integrity of the review process initiated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.