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Технически университет - София

Abstract: To perform their specific tasks, Artificial intelligence (AI) models need to be trained on a vast quantity of data. The training datasets usually contain copyrighted materials. Given the large number of works included, most often AI developers don't bother to ask the rightsholders' permission and thus commit copyright infringement. Many jurisdictions have adopted rules on AI models training. The present article aims to analyze the relevant provisions in the EU and Bulgarian law and find out whether national rules comply with EU requirements.

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