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French Senate Adopts Law Shifting Burden of Proof in AI Copyright Cases

ai-technology · 2026-05-08

On April 8, the French Senate passed a bill reversing the burden of proof in copyright disputes between rights holders and AI providers. Lawyer Cédric Dubucq, writing in Le Monde, warns that tech giants are already budgeting for infringement costs, signaling a tough battle ahead. The law aims to address global-scale copyright violations by new AI models.

Key facts

  • French Senate adopted bill on April 8
  • Bill reverses burden of proof in copyright disputes
  • Disputes are between rights holders and AI providers
  • Lawyer Cédric Dubucq wrote an opinion piece in Le Monde
  • Dubucq warns tech giants budget for infringement costs
  • AI models violate copyright on a global scale

Entities

Artists

  • Cédric Dubucq

Institutions

  • French Senate
  • Le Monde

Locations

  • France

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