André Schenini Moreira is a lawyer specializing in games, esports, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. He is scheduled to present at Nordic Game 23 in Malmo, Sweden later this month on the topic of “The Use of AI-Generated Assets and Its Legal Implications.” This speech is highly relevant given the current prominence of AI. The Writers Guild of America is currently on strike, with AI use being one of their main concerns. Entertainment companies, including game publishers and developers, are already in the process of replacing human workers with cheaper AI. This raises numerous ethical and legal concerns that have yet to be fully resolved. Governments worldwide have yet to establish regulations for AI use, and even the definition of “AI” is still up for debate. It’s not surprising that there is a lot of confusion surrounding this issue. I interviewed Moreira about his work and the current state of AI in game development, and I gained valuable insights into this complex subject. In the interview, Moreira discusses his background and work, the key issues he will address in his presentation, and the legal implications of AI in the gaming industry, including intellectual property and liability. He also touches on the use of AI in game creation and the ownership of intellectual property rights. Moreira explains that copyright laws currently require significant human intervention for IP rights to be granted. However, the use of AI tools that scrape copyrighted material to generate results may lead to copyright infringement cases. He emphasizes the ongoing debate surrounding the fair usage of AI-created content and whether it is derivative or transformative. Moreira also emphasizes the importance of human oversight in the legal evaluation of AI outputs to minimize legal risks for companies. He predicts that as the use of generative AI becomes more widespread, there will likely be an increase in lawsuits to address the legal issues surrounding it. Given the rapid evolution of AI and the lack of a comprehensive legal framework, Moreira believes that the judiciary will play a crucial role in resolving these problems.
