SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI DIRITTO ED ECONOMIA
Jojo YC Mo (Baptist University Hong Kong)
Abstract
With its wide range of applications, it is undeniable that artificial intelligence (AI) opens us enormous business opportunities and transforms business models. AI revolutionises how businesses can be conducted beyond ways that we could have imagined. Whilst AI brings in increased efficiency and productivity, the risks associated with its use cannot be overlooked. One of the most important issues revolving around the use of AI is copyright. This warrants specific attention with the emergence of generative AI.
The purpose of the paper is to seek for a solution for Hong Kong, having regard to both the rights of copyright owners on the one hand and the need to preserve and foster development in technology. The paper begins with an overview of the copyright regime in Hong Kong, identifying relevant provisions in relation to AI. The second part analyses the sufficiency of the CO, drawing insights to ongoing cases and disputes in the United States and the United Kingdom. A comparative analysis with other jurisdictions (primarily the European Union and the United Kingdom) will be made with the objective of curating a feasible regime for Hong Kong.