Author(s)

Mengzhu Shi ¹, Jinyang Tian ¹, Pengcheng Feng ¹, Jieyu Yang ¹, Kangjun Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China

Corresponding Author

Mengzhu Shi

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the legal ambiguities surrounding generative AI (AIGC) service providers' dual roles as technology developers and content facilitators, analyzing China's first AIGC infringement case adjudicated by Guangzhou Internet Court. Through comparative study of China's Interim Measures for Generative AI Services and the EU AI Act, we identify critical gaps in current regulations—particularly in third-party oversight, technical transparency, and data compliance. The case ruling (e.g., exempting defendants from training data deletion but mandating enhanced keyword filters) demonstrates the challenges in assigning liability. We propose a dual-track accountability framework integrating data governance with infringement prevention, drawing on international models like EU content labeling and Singapore's collaborative governance. This approach aims to balance innovation with copyright protection in AIGC development.

KEYWORDS

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AIGC), AI Service Providers, Legal Positioning, Infringement Liability, Technology Providers, Data Compliance, Copyright Protection, Model Training, Third-Party Service Providers

CITE THIS PAPER

Mengzhu Shi, Jinyang Tian, Pengcheng Feng, Jieyu Yang, Kangjun Li. The Location of Generative Artificial Intelligence Service Providers: A Case Study of the First Global AIGC Platform Infringement. Science of Law Journal (2025) Vol. 4: 1-8. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2025.040301.

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