Adobe's legal chief calls for creator protection as policymakers and tech companies reframe copyright in the era of AI
Adobe's Chief Legal Officer, Louise Pentland, emphasized the need for balanced copyright protection that supports creators while allowing innovation in the age of AI. She urged policymakers and tech companies to take a pragmatic approach rather than overhauling existing copyright frameworks. The discussion follows a 2025 U.S. Copyright Office decision to protect an AI-assisted image, marking a shift in how AI-generated content is treated under copyright law.
- ▪Adobe's Chief Legal Officer Louise Pentland called for balanced copyright reform to protect creators in the AI era.
- ▪In 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office granted protection to an AI-assisted image titled 'A Single Piece of American Cheese.'
- ▪Kent Keirsey, the artist behind the protected AI-assisted work, now works at Adobe and may influence internal copyright discussions.
- ▪Pentland advocated for tech companies to help maintain authenticity and protect creators without stifling innovation.
- ▪Copyright protection for AI-generated content remains inconsistent globally due to case-by-case rulings.
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Pro Adobe's legal chief calls for creator protection as policymakers and tech companies reframe copyright in the era of AI Features By Craig Hale published 3 May 2026 Copyright needs to be balanced with creator and consumer protection, Adobe legal chief tells us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / Freedomz) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Speaking with TechRadar Pro in an exclusive interview at Adobe Summit 2026, the company's Chief Legal Officer, Louise Pentland, urged policymakers to resist radical changes, and for courts…
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