AI Legal: Business Ethics of Content Creation

Overview

In this course, attendees will learn about the risks and rewards of incorporating generative AI into their workflow. The terms of service ('TOS') related to generative AI are both complex and, from a business perspective, involve significant risks. Clients typically expect unlimited rights to the work you deliver to them, and those rights may not be available for works that include generative AI material.

We will walk through the TOS for various providers and explain how these terms (and associated risks) translate to you, your business, and your clients’ business. Additionally, we will review the latest developments in the law regarding generative AI. There will be ample opportunities for questions and discussion, ultimately enabling you to identify business and legal risks related to generative AI as they apply to your projects.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand what generative AI is and how it works.
• Understand how the OpenAI/Adobe/Midjourney/StableDiffusion Terms of Service relate to your implementation and use of generative AI.
• Understand how your contracts and relationships with clients and internal personnel are affected by the use of generative AI.
• Understand the risks of including generative AI in your projects and deliverables.

Who Should Attend

Tailored for professionals who use generative AI in their work, whether running their own business or employed by others, and who wish to understand the legal and business consequences.

Course Outline

Note: The course curriculum listed below is typically covered in class. The instructor may, at their discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: What is generative AI and in which tools can it be found
Lesson 2: Generative AI Terms of Service
Lesson 3: Generative AI’s relationship to your contracts and licenses
Lesson 4: Generative AI and Copyright
Lesson 5: Generative AI in your workflow
Lesson 6: Current legal and business landscape

Technical Requirements

Operating System:
A recent version of Windows (10 or later) or macOS (Catalina or later).
Internet Connection:
A stable and high-speed internet connection for using cloud-based AI tools.