Microsoft has released a statement addressing concerns about copyright issues surrounding their new AI assistant, Copilot. The company aims to alleviate users’ worries about publishing work created using artificial intelligence.
In response to inquiries about using Copilot without the risk of copyright violations, Microsoft’s answer is a resounding yes. The company states, “If there is a copyright challenge, we will take responsibility for any legal risks.” In the event that a third party files a lawsuit against a commercial client for copyright violations related to the use of Copilot or its results, Microsoft assures they will protect the client and cover any resulting losses or agreements. This protection is contingent upon the client utilizing the necessary protective measures and content filters.
This initiative expands Microsoft’s existing intellectual property rights coverage to encompass the work produced by their AI chatbots and assistants. The policy applies to both paid users of Microsoft products and content created using Microsoft’s own filters and security systems. Microsoft emphasized, “We charge our commercial customers for Copilot, and if their usage results in legal issues, we consider it our responsibility, not theirs.”