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GPT-4o: MPA warns that failure to protect U.S. IP in AI development will invite exploitation by foreign adversaries like China. The MPA favors voluntary, opt-in licensing arrangements.

GPT-4o: MPA warns that failure to protect U.S. IP in AI development will invite exploitation by foreign adversaries like China. The MPA favors voluntary, opt-in licensing arrangements.

The U.S. should lead globally by developing a “gold standard” AI policy that respects IP, promotes market-based licensing, and rejects overbroad exceptions like those seen in Japan and Singapore.

Pascal Hetzscholdt
April 05, 2025

Asking ChatGPT-4o: Please read the article “MPA Says Copyright Law Must Be Defended In AI Age” and read the associated filing and tell me what it says. List the most surprising, controversial and valuable statements made.

ChatGPT-4o’s answer:
Here’s a summary of the MPA’s filing to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and key takeaways from the article “MPA Says Copyright Law Must Be Defended In AI Age.” I've listed the most surprising, controversial, and valuable statements from the filing and press coverage.

🔍 Core Message from MPA (Filing to OSTP)

The Motion Picture Association (MPA), representing major Hollywood studios, argues that:

Copyright must be a cornerstone of AI policy.
AI can and must coexist with copyright—there is no need to sacrifice IP protections for technological advancement.
The U.S. should lead globally by developing a “gold standard” AI policy that respects IP, promotes market-based licensing, and rejects overbroad exceptions like those seen in Japan and Singapore.
The MPA opposes compulsory licensing for AI training and favors voluntary, opt-in licensing arrangements.

🚨 Most Surprising Statements

No Need for New Laws Yet

“There is no need for new legislation or special rules in U.S. copyright law to address novel issues raised by AI.”
This is notable given that many stakeholders (creators and tech firms alike) are calling for urgent legal reform.

MPA Praises Former Trump Admin’s AI Values

The MPA commended the Trump-era AI strategy for prioritizing respect for IP.
Unusual for a major entertainment trade group to align publicly with specific policies from the Trump administration.

AI and Copyright Are "Mutually Beneficial"

The MPA frames copyright and AI not as oppositional, but as mutually reinforcing systems—AI thrives on quality content, and content creation thrives on copyright.

⚖️ Most Controversial Positions

Fair Use Must Be Case-by-Case, Not Blanket

MPA rejects “sweeping generalizations” that AI training always is—or is never—fair use. It insists on individualized court rulings, not bright-line rules.
This puts it at odds with both AI developers (who want clarity) and some rights-holders (who want a definitive ban).

Opposition to “Made With AI” Labels

MPA strongly opposes mandatory labeling of AI-generated content in entertainment contexts, calling it a violation of the First Amendment and creative freedom.
This draws a hard line against transparency mandates that some in Congress and civil society are promoting.

Warnings About China and Piracy

MPA warns that failure to protect U.S. IP in AI development will invite exploitation by foreign adversaries like China.
This national security framing is politically potent but may stoke geopolitical tensions.

💡 Most Valuable Contributions

Support for Transparent Record-Keeping

MPA supports AI developers keeping records of training data to support transparency and facilitate copyright assessment. However, it warns against overbroad disclosure requirements.

Explicit Rejection of Compulsory Licensing

“MPA members would vigorously oppose their works being subjected to compulsory licensing mandates.”
This stakes a very firm position in ongoing legislative debates about whether AI training needs a statutory license.

Backs the “NO FAKES” Act for Digital Replicas

MPA supports the proposed NO FAKES Act, balancing protection of likeness/voice rights with First Amendment freedoms.

📰 From the Article (MSN Summary)

The brief article offers these key highlights:

The MPA told the OSTP that AI must work within a copyright-respecting framework, not override it.
The submission is notable given rising pressure from tech giants like OpenAI and Google, who argue fewer restrictions are necessary for AI competitiveness—especially against China.
The MPA’s stance is careful and calibrated to satisfy all member studios, including Amazon, Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros.

GPT-4o: MPA warns that failure to protect U.S. IP in AI development will invite exploitation by foreign adversaries like China.​ The MPA favors voluntary, opt-in licensing arrangements.