
Prof. Kashish Makkar from the Centre authored an op-ed titled “Reframing Copyright for the AI Age”, published in the print and digital editions of Deccan Herald on 4 July 2026. Against the backdrop of the ongoing ANI v. OpenAI proceedings before the Delhi High Court, the article examines emerging copyright challenges posed by generative AI systems. The piece argues that while AI training raises important legal questions, the more significant copyright concerns arise when AI-generated outputs begin to substitute for original human-created works. It further critiques the Government’s proposed blanket licensing model and highlights the need for a broader legislative response to address the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and copyright law. The publication contributes to the Centre’s ongoing work at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, and AI regulation.
