SaralnamaIndian artists are changing their contracts to stop AI from misusing their work, says lawyer Priyanka Khimani. After Eros Entertainment re-released the film Raanjhana with an AI-edited ending without permission, many creators like Anurag Kashyap and AR Rahman raised concerns. Khimani says existing Indian copyright laws protect artists, but there is no specific AI law yet. Courts are hearing cases on AI copyright issues, including one involving OpenAI. The Indian Music Industry has also asked to join a case to protect music rights from AI misuse. Artists now add special clauses in contracts to prevent AI use of their work, including their name, image, and voice. Technology has made content creation easier but also raises questions about originality and copyright. Khimani says legal rules must keep up with fast-changing creativity to protect artists' rights. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 21:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indian artists are changing their contracts to stop AI from misusing their work, says lawyer Priyanka Khimani
- After Eros Entertainment re-released the film Raanjhana with an AI-edited ending without permission, many creators like Anurag Kashyap and AR Rahman raised concerns
- Khimani says existing Indian copyright laws protect artists, but there is no specific AI law yet