The following resources are provided to help you navigate issues that surround generative AI. As this technology becomes increasingly popular and accessible, concerns involving both copyright infringement and the spread of misinformation will continue to play key roles in shaping legislation and institutional policy around its use.

A comprehensive overview of using ChatGPT and other generative AI in academic work can be found in our library guide on this topic. For university-wide guidelines, please consult Wesleyan's generative AI usage policy.

Government and agency reports on generative AI

U.S. Copyright Office, report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (webpage)

• The U.S. Copyright Office launched an initiative in 2023 to examine copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence. This initiative is ongoing with reports being published in several parts as each stage of their work is completed.
  

Congressional Research Service, Generative Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law (PDF)

• The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves as shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress, approaching complex topics from a variety of perspectives. CRS members analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives [source: Library of Congress].

World Intellectual Property Organization, Generative AI: Navigating Intellectual Property (PDF)

• The United Nations agency WIPO provides information and services that help creators and innovators protect their work and address issues involving intellectual property.