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Frankfurt Countdown: Bookwire Safeguards Against AI Misuse
Introduction to AI Protection at Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Book Fair is not just a hotspot for literary enthusiasts but also a platform for innovative discussions around technology in publishing. This year, the focus is on AI and its implications for content rights, highlighted by Bookwire's initiative to protect publishers from wrongful AI usage. This initiative is a game-changer in the publishing industry, ensuring that content is not used without appropriate permissions.
Bookwire's Strategic Move with Liccium
Bookwire, in collaboration with Sebastian Posth’s company Liccium, has developed a legally compliant, machine-readable usage reservation system to protect content from unauthorized AI usage. The company has introduced a TDM opt-out notice in ONIX data for all ebooks and audiobooks. This ensures that rights holders can prevent their content from being used for training AI models. Read more.
Role of the International Standard Content Code (ISCC)
Bookwire's collaboration with Liccium has led to the implementation of the International Standard Content Code (ISCC), which ensures that each product in the Bookwire OS has a TDM opt-out. The ISCCs, accepted by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), are already gaining positive feedback from AI developers for verifying TDM opt-outs. Learn more.
Expanding Opportunities for Rights Holders
By equipping content with machine-readable opt-out declarations, Bookwire offers publishers a chance to protect their content and simultaneously tap into the growing AI market. Discussions with AI providers and authors aim to develop fair compensation models, reflecting the industry’s commitment to balancing innovation with rights protection.
Bookwire’s proactive approach to AI usage rights at the Frankfurt Book Fair underscores the evolving landscape of digital publishing. By implementing robust protective measures, they are setting a standard for the industry, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding creative content in an AI-driven world.
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