Risks of copyright infringement
AI systems capable of creating economic or cultural value, including through reproduction of human innovation or creativity (e.g., art, music, writing, coding, invention), destabilizing economic and social systems that rely on human effort. The ubiquity of AI-generated content may lead to reduced appreciation for human skills, disruption of creative and knowledge-based industries, and homogenization of cultural experiences.
"The use of vast amounts of data for training general- purpose AI models has caused concerns related to data rights and intellectual property. Data collection and content generation can implicate a variety of data rights laws, which vary across jurisdictions and may be under active litigation. Given the legal uncertainty around data collection practices, AI companies are sharing less information about the data they use. This opacity makes third- party AI safety research harder."(p. 144)
Supporting Evidence (1)
"AI content creation challenges traditional systems of data consent, compensation, and control. Intellectual property laws are designed to protect and promote creative expression and innovation. General- purpose AI both learns from and can create works of creative expression."(p. 144)
Other risks from Bengio2025 (13)
Risks from malicious use
4.0 Malicious Actors & MisuseRisks from malicious use > Harm to individuals through fake content
4.3 Fraud, scams, and targeted manipulationRisks from malicious use > Manipulation of public opinion
4.1 Disinformation, surveillance, and influence at scaleRisks from malicious use > Cyber offence
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmRisks from malicious use > Biological and chemical attacks
4.2 Cyberattacks, weapon development or use, and mass harmReliability issues
7.3 Lack of capability or robustness