Copyright and AI: Who Owns What?

Published on October 7, 2026

Wed., Oct. 7, 2026, 5 – 6 p.m.

A colorful VPAL Signature Event Poster with Rebecca Tushnet.

This talk explores the central question at the heart of generative technology: “Copyright and AI: Who Owns What?” It will examine why existing copyright rules are struggling to address both the use of copyrighted works to train AI systems and the legal status of AI-generated outputs. By surveying current legal debates and approaches, the talk will highlight key gaps, uncertainties, and tensions in the law. It will also consider what these unresolved questions mean for creators, technologists, and the public.

Online Location: Zoom Webinar
Gazette Classification: Law, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL)
Speaker(s): Rebecca Tushnet, Frank Stanton Professor of the First Amendment (HLS)
Cost: Free - Please register for this event. Open to all Harvard affiliates.
Ticket Web Link: bit.ly…
Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: Yes
More info: www.vpal.harvard.edu…

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