India Proposes Sweeping AI–Copyright Overhaul with "One Nation, One Licence, One Payment" Model

India is considering a major shift in how AI companies can access and use copyrighted content, centered on a proposed “One Nation, One Licence, One Payment” system. The framework would allow developers to train AI models on lawfully accessed copyrighted material through a mandatory blanket licence, while requiring revenue-based royalties to be paid to creators through a centralized collection and distribution body. The goal is to balance AI innovation with fair compensation for rights holders, though the proposal has sparked debate around consent, royalty rate setting, and potential cost pressure on startups.

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