Korea Blocks AI-Generated Books from Libraries
A partial amendment to the Libraries Act has been passed by the National Assembly, addressing concerns regarding the influx of “one-click publications” generated by artificial intelligence. This legislation excludes such AI-produced works from the legal deposit requirements, thereby preventing potential budget waste and fraudulent compensation claims. The amendment grants the director of the National Library of Korea the authority to refuse legal deposits of AI publications, following review, and establishes a framework for recovering compensation obtained deceitfully.
John Q. Hosedrinker