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Axel Voss

German MEP; EU digital policy advocate

Generative AI must not operate outside the rule of law. If copyrighted works are used to train AI systems, creators are entitled to transparency, legal certainty, and fair compensation. Innovation cannot come at the expense of copyright, both can and must coexist. Clear and enforceable rules are key to ensuring Europe’s technological sovereignty.

AI Verified (Jan 28, 2026)

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Axel Voss, quoted in “Protect copyrighted work used by generative AI, say Legal Affairs MEPs,” European Parliament, January 28, 2026.

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The EU should build sovereign AI infrastructure to reduce dependence on US providers

Building genuine European cloud and AI sovereignty is overdue, and giving our providers a fair seat at the table in strategic public tenders is the right instinct.

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Grant individuals the right to opt out of being included in AI training data

We need clear rules for the use of copyright-protected content for AI training. Legal certainty would let AI developers know which content can be used and how licences can be obtained.

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Create a global institute for AI, similar to CERN

And that is why I think we need something like a CERN for AI to catch up easily and quickly.

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