The 2025 EU–Taiwan Seminar on Generative AI was held on March 25, 2025, at the Tsai Lecture Hall, NTU College of Law. The event was co-hosted by TIPO and the European Economic and Trade Office (EETO). Director General Cheng-Wei Liao of TIPO and Head of Office Lutz Güllner of the EETO delivered the opening remarks.

Focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright, the seminar featured expert speakers from both Taiwan and the EU, including public sector representatives and industry professionals.

The first session was led by Anneli Andresson, Policy Officer at DG TRADE of the European Commission, who presented the text and data mining (TDM) exceptions under the EU’s Digital Single Market Directive and copyright-related provisions in the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act.

In the second session, Chia-Hung Kao, Section Chief of TIPO’s Copyright Division, offered insights on the legal and practical implications of generative AI and copyright. He highlighted that while no jurisdictions have yet enacted copyright laws specifically targeting generative AI, some AI developers have begun seeking lawful licenses for training data. He emphasized the complexity of balancing copyright protection with innovation, stating that TIPO will continue monitoring international trends and responses closely.

The third session featured Amit Datta, Associate General Counsel at Aleph Alpha (Germany), who explored the legal and practical impact of the EU AI Act from an industry perspective.

The final session was presented by Chin-Yuan Fan, Division Head at the National Applied Research Laboratories, who introduced the TAIDE Project. Launched in April 2023, the project aims to build a trustworthy Taiwanese AI dialogue engine, and Fan shared challenges encountered during the collection and processing of training data.

The seminar drew a total of 185 participants from industry, academia, and the legal community, generating vibrant discussions and meaningful cross-sector exchange. Through diverse perspectives presented by the four speakers, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between generative AI and copyright, and the importance of addressing emerging legal and practical challenges to ensure both the protection of creative works and the advancement of AI technologies.

• Publish Date : 2025-04-15
• Update : 2025-04-15
• Organization : International Legal Affairs Office
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