REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP OF MODEL TRAINING AND CONTENT GENERATED BY A GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bryant and 1 co-sponsor

Act 927 clarifies ownership of AI-generated content, ensuring creators own their inputs while employers retain rights to work produced under their direction.

Notification that HB1876 is now Act 927

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1876, now known as Act 927, addresses the ownership rights related to content generated by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the training of AI models. The bill aims to clarify who holds ownership over the outputs produced by these technologies, particularly in the context of employment and intellectual property rights.

Key Provisions

The bill introduces specific guidelines regarding ownership as follows:

Ownership of Generated Content:

The individual who provides input or directives to a generative AI tool is considered the owner of the generated content, provided that:
- The content does not infringe on existing copyrights or intellectual property rights.

Ownership of Trained Models:

The person supplying data or input for training an AI model is deemed the owner of the resulting trained model, contingent upon:
- The training data being lawfully acquired.
- No prior transfer of ownership rights through a contract or agreement.

Employment Context:

If an individual is employed and directed to use a generative AI tool as part of their job, the resulting model training data and generated content will belong to the employer, provided that:
- The use of the AI tool is within the scope of employment.
- The use is conducted under the employer's direction and control.

Intellectual Property Protections:

The bill explicitly states that ownership rights do not extend to content that infringes on pre-existing copyrights or other intellectual property rights, regardless of the use of a generative AI tool.

Affected Parties

Individuals: Creators and users of generative AI tools who provide input for content generation or model training.

Employers: Businesses and organizations that utilize generative AI tools in their operations, particularly in contexts involving employee-generated content.

Content Creators: Those concerned with copyright and intellectual property rights, as the bill outlines protections against infringement.

Legislative Timeline

Introduced: March 20, 2025

Amendments:

Amendment No. 1 was adopted on April 2, 2025, clarifying ownership provisions.
Amendment No. 2 added Senator J. Bryant as a cosponsor.

Passed: The bill passed through various readings and was enrolled correctly by April 16, 2025.

Enacted: The bill was notified as Act 927 on April 21, 2025.

Conclusion

Act 927 establishes a clear framework for ownership of content and models generated by generative AI tools, balancing the rights of individuals and employers while ensuring compliance with existing intellectual property laws. This legislation is significant in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology and its applications in various sectors.

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