On 29 September 2026 the European Commission published a targeted consultation on copyright and generative AI. It asks creators, tech firms and the public how AI‑generated content should be licensed, how to enforce rights, and how to curb online piracy of time‑sensitive works. The survey also looks at using non‑EU sound recordings and the impact on research. Responses will help shape future EU copyright policy.
Why it matters
The outcomes could set rules that affect how AI tools use copyrighted material across Europe.
