Malaysia May Let Creators Stop AI From Scraping Their Work Under Proposed Copyright Changes
Malaysia is studying copyright changes that would allow creators to opt out of AI data mining and training.
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The government is looking into new copyright rules that could give local creators and copyright owners the power to say no to AI models scraping their work
Speaking at a media forum on 6 October, Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) director-general Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff explained that the government is evaluating an opt-out mechanism to protect creative works from unauthorised data mining.
"We are exploring the possibility of introducing provisions related to data mining that also give rights holders the choice to opt out, namely, not allowing their works to be used," Yusnieza said, according to The Edge Malaysia.
MyIPO has identified two central intellectual property challenges related to AI-generated content
"AI involves two main issues, namely input regarding how training data is used by the technology, and secondly, the output issue regarding the ownership status of generated results," Yusnieza said.
To address this, MyIPO has been holding engagement sessions with industry stakeholders to establish clear limits on the types, purposes, and volume of content accessed for data mining.
While the proposed changes aim to safeguard intellectual property, Yusnieza emphasised the importance of maintaining an environment that supports technological advancement and investment
"We do not want laws to be overly restrictive to the point of stifling trade, investment, and technological growth. The framework established must be user-friendly, IP-friendly, and balanced," Yusnieza added.
The ongoing review remains under active discussion with various stakeholders before any official legislative amendments are finalised.
