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More research is needed in this context to understand the relationship between research institutions and commercial entities, particularly in light of the excep -tions for non-commercial and research uses.

But if our fundamental goal is to create more relationships with each other, to build trust, enable collaboration and unlock creativity, we need to think more widely about the kinds of openness we need. We also need to consider the kinds of technological platforms, legal mechanisms and organisational structures that are necessary to support it.

The key premise of algorithms is efficiency. Algorithms optimise data for decision-making that we previously did not have before. But humans are not efficient. We are messy and inherently flawed, which makes us human. We value serendipity, community and experiences, which may not be efficient but is impactful.

The United States, as you point out, has been actually freer than most in terms of offering access to information. It doesn’t have to be this way. Openness is not the default in terms of how if you look back in time, or even around the world. We need to show how openness works better. That you end up with companies that thrive better. That you... See more

cases of obvious harm should be distinguished from those in which there is a sense of potential harm, or the issue is one of the unexpected uses

the way in which TikTok enables creativity and community building by supporting the reuse of soundtracks, stitching, and dueting, leading to cultural phenomena founded on collaboration

Copyright rules, in -cluding open licensing frameworks, should be viewed as “the floor,” or a starting point for further governance; other modes of ordering and regulating behavior must also be considered. In particular, most of the issues framed as responsible or ethical AI fall beyond the scope of copyright law, and copyright-based tools are not... See more