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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

University of Waterloo response to the Consultation on Copyright in the Age of Generative AI

On October 12, 2023 the government of Canada, through the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, asked Canadians to provide their thoughts through their Consultaiton on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence which closed January 15, 2024. Responses were collected in survey format that asked for long-form answers to prompts on a number of thematic areas.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

We want your feedback on copyright services

The Copyright Advisory Committee is collecting feedback on the copyright services offered across campus. We’re looking for feedback from all instructors, staff, and graduate students.

When: September 26 – October 18, 2023

Monday, August 28, 2023

New guidance available: Copyright and generative artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and related technologies are subject to existing laws and regulations in Canada, such as intellectual property, copyright and privacy laws, among others. The legal status (e.g., copyright legislation and case law) of GenAI services is currently unsettled in Canada. A new guide on GenAI and copyright is available; designed to help you make an informed decision about using GenAI-created content.