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EU consults on copyright landscape in the age of generative AI
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to review the 2019 Directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market, focusing on addressing challenges related to generative AI, copyright enforcement, licensing frameworks, and the protection of digital likenesses such as AI-generated deepfakes.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it between 30 Sep 2026 and 6 Oct 2026.
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EU rules on how AI uses copyrighted material are about to change, and you must prepare to adapt your AI training data policies soon. Your legal certainty and market access hinge on early engagement with these evolving copyright and licensing frameworks.
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2 sources · first reported 30 Sep 2026 · latest 6 Oct 2026
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