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Coming January: “Beyond the Algorithm” Looks at Copyright and Generative AI

Published on 2025-12-12

Are you interested in the intersections of creation, copyright, intellectual property, and AI? Join the upcoming installment of the Beyond the Algorithm Reading Club and take part in community discussions on this complex topic.

In January, this Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) reading club will explore copyright and generative AI through the article, "The AI-Copyright Trap," and a recorded conversation between its author Dr. Carys Craig (York University) and OCUL AI and Machine Learning Program Director, Catherine Steeves. 

You have two opportunities for community discussion at upcoming online drop-ins. Register to join the conversation:

Beyond the Algorithm is open to all academic library workers – being from an OCUL member library is not required for participation. 

Visit the event page for links to the month's selected reading and recorded conversation with Dr. Craig. You can also use these resources in your own workplace to inspire discussion and debate about how Canadian copyright legislation applies to large language models and generative AI. 

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Beyond the Algorithm is part of the OCUL AI and Machine Learning Initiative

For questions about the reading club or AI and Machine Learning Initiative, please email Program Manager Kari D. Weaver: kari.weaver@ocul.on.ca