Adopted by a large majority, Axel Voss’s own-initiative report on artificial intelligence and copyright sends a clear political signal to the European Commission. Faced with arguments from technology companies, MEPs chose to support the demands of the cultural sector, which welcomes a text calling for greater transparency, authorization, and remuneration in the use of works to train AI systems. Yesterday, the European Parliament adopted in plenary session the initiative report by German MEP Axel Voss (EPP) on artificial intelligence and copyright, by 460 votes to 71, with 88 abstentions. The tone and recommendations of the resolution clearly favor creators, who are arguing in Brussels that the current legal framework, particularly the opt-out system for training AI models, has proven largely ineffective. The text, drafted by the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), has no direct legislative scope, but aims to provide political guidance for the European Commission’s work in the run-up to the review of the 2019 Copyright Directive. Reassessment of the Copyright Directive This directive provides for a mandatory evaluation starting in June 2026, which is expected to begin in the coming…
