AI Meets Copyright: Challenges and Opportunities for Information Professionals (TM07)

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools reshape how knowledge workers interact with content, the role of information professionals is evolving to address more complex copyright questions. From evaluating and implementing generative AI tools to ensuring compliance with copyright laws, information professionals must navigate issues such as how copyrighted content can be ethically and legally used within AI applications and how to manage downstream outputs responsibly. This session will explore the critical intersection of copyright and AI, highlighting the growing responsibility of information professionals to educate users, foster ethical AI practices, and ensure organizational compliance.
Drawing on recent research into perceptions, adoption trends, and copyright awareness in AI use, the session will provide actionable strategies for integrating AI tools while respecting copyright laws.