The International Authors Forum (IAF) delivered an intervention today at the launch of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Interchange (AIII), a new global initiative designed to facilitate technical dialogue on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
AIII has been established by WIPO to bring together creators, rights-holders, technology developers, and experts to explore practical, non‑normative solutions as AI technologies continue to shape creative and digital ecosystems. The platform focuses on how technical tools and systems can support creators and innovators while informing future Member State discussions.
The IAF welcomed the launch of AIII and acknowledged the shared commitment shown by Member States including Spain and Morocco. In particular, IAF supports calls for open, inclusive, and responsive solutions as the global community adapts to the impact of AI on the creative sector.
In his intervention, the IAF Secretary General, Kevin Fitzgerald, delivered the following statement:
“On behalf of the International Authors Forum I would like to agree with The Hon Minister Domenech from Spain and The Hon Minister Seghrouchni from Morocco, in commending Director General Tang for this initiative.
WIPO can play a unique role in being a neutral convenor for Member States and other stakeholders in dealing with the challenges of Artificial Intelligence.
We view this technical focus as being a very welcome first phase.
We would like to support the Hon Minister Sebhrouchni in her assertion that solutions should be open, responsive and inclusive.
We would very strongly like to support the Hon Minister Domenech in his call to protect creativity, to value the contribution of creators, to ensure that all members of the value chain are rewarded and most crucially to put in place a fair licensing infrastructure.
WIPO has precedents for this type of neutral activity. WIPO has worked with Member States to compile and present a number of non-normative licensing and legislative models. The CMO Toolkit is one of numerous examples.
The International Authors Forum supports Spain and calls on WIPO to include licensing models, as a second phase, to start quite soon, please, in this excellent AIII initiative”.
As AI continues to disrupt and advance creative and technological practices, AIII offers an important opportunity for constructive dialogue and evidence‑based understanding. The IAF will continue to engage closely with WIPO and Member States to ensure that the voices of authors and creators remain central to the discussion.