DMLA Newsbreak 3/31/2023
US Copyright Office offers guidance in registering works generated with AI tools
Recently the Copyright Office published a statement of policy concerning its review of works that include the use of artificial intelligence for registration. In addition, the Office stated that it will launch an industry-wide initiative and seek public comment on issues of AI works in training and the resulting treatment of outputs.
Starting with the requirement that there must be a creative contribution by a human author, the policy statement provides insights on how an application will be examined and the additional information that must be included in any application when AI-generated works are included. READ MORE
Get ready! The 2023 International Digital Media Licensing Conference will be here in no time!
Mark your calendars and start making travel plans! The 2023 International Digital Media Licensing Conference (IDMLC) is coming back in person Oct. 22-24 in San Francisco. We will gather at The Presidio, a beautiful national park at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, and stay at a fantastic boutique hotel nearby, the Hyatt Kabuki.
Watch for news about early bird tickets and keynotes in the next few weeks. Our more intimate, exclusive venue means great networking opportunities, but it also means we will only have 200 in-person tickets available for the 2023 conference. Make sure to register early to reserve your slot! If you'd like to be informed as soon as registration opens, email admin@digitalmedialicensing.org to join the Early Notification list.
A look inside the launch of DMLA Showcase
Leaning firmly on its third core pillar, Connectivity, DMLA held its first Showcase in conjunction with South by Southwest® in Austin, Texas. The Showcase was DMLA's first in-person event since the pandemic and the organization's first event collaborating with SXSW®. From a kickoff dinner at the iconic Iron Cactus to a full day of networking, presentations and amazing content (including deep coverage of generative AI), the event was highly impactful for DMLA’s member attendees and visitors alike.
Education Chair Tom Smith captured the exciting day in a comprehensive wrap-up. Check it out!
Check Out Visual 1st's Generative AI Spotlight
May 17 – $19 Early Bird Pricing
In light of recent generative AI technology announcements from major players like Midjourney, OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, Runway, and Adobe, our friends at Visual 1st are holding a Spotlight panel webinar discussion on May 17th that will bring together industry experts to discuss the implications for the photo and video industry. The panelists include Michael Osterrieder, CEO of DMLA member vAIsual; Julia Enthoven, CEO and co-founder of Kapwing; Javier Ideami, co-founder of The Geniverse; and Keith Barraclough, CTO at Zenfolio.
They will share insights on how AI advancements impact various aspects of the industry and help attendees navigate the complex AI tech landscape. Early bird pricing is $19, available through May 3rd.