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European researchers and innovators call for European Institutions to reconsider copyright obligations introduced in the AI Act
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
Ahead of the last trilogue on the AI Act, EARE urges EU institutions to reconsider the amendments relating to copyright and introduced at a late stage in the text.
EARE signs letter for a balanced approach on AI and data mining in the UK
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
EARE is pleased to be a signatory of the Open Letter on Text and Data Mining (TDM) addressing issues regarding the upcoming AI legislation in the UK.
Data and Artificial Intelligence: Researchers and innovators need legal clarity, not another copyright reform
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
We call on Members of the European Parliament and the Council to take into consideration the needs of European research organisations, academic institutions and start-ups during their negotiations on the AI Act.
The Data Act risks falling short of its ambitions for research and innovation in Europe
Tue, Feb 07, 2023
We call on Members of the European Parliament to take into consideration the needs of European research organisations, academic institutions and start-ups during their negotiations on the Data Act.
Artificial Intelligence and IP: How the UK can adopt a copyright framework that fosters innovation
Thu, Jan 27, 2022
Read EARE's contribution to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office’s Consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property (IP).
Data Act: Creating a coherent framework to increase stakeholders’ trust in data sharing
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Read our contribution to the European Commission's consultation on the Data Act.
Singapore’s new Text and Data Mining exception will support innovation in the digital economy
Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Singapore’s new broad Text and Data Mining exception will support innovation in the digital economy.
LIBER joins the European Alliance for Research Excellence
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
The European Alliance for Research Excellence (EARE) is thrilled to welcome LIBER as the newest member of its coalition.
Done right, Europe’s Data Strategy can unlock tremendous new opportunities for European innovators
Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Read EARE's position on the European Data Governance Act (DGA).
The European Alliance for Research Excellence: from text and data mining to open data
Tue, Oct 13, 2020
Read EARE's new focus on open data now that the text and data mining and Copyright Directive discussions are over.
EARE’s Statement at WIPO’s Conversation on Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Read EARE's Statement given during WIPO's Conversation on Intellectual Property (IP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Europe’s ability to lead in AI will be helped by the new TDM exception
Wed, Apr 03, 2019
Read EARE's final statement on the adoption of the EU Copyright Directive.
Open letter: Maximising the benefits of artificial intelligence through future-proof rules on Text and Data Mining
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
23 organisations call on the European Commission to adopt a future-proof TDM exception to maximise the benefits of AI in Europe
Japan amends its copyright legislation to meet future demands in AI and Big Data
Mon, Sep 03, 2018
Japan just reformed its copyright laws to encourage the development of AI in the country. EU policy-makers should do the same.
Unleashing Big Data’s Potential for journalism, economy and research
Wed, Apr 04, 2018
The extent to which TDM is revolutionising the way both public and private sector researchers work has yet to be fully realised by EU policymakers, argue TDM experts.
EARE’s position on the results of the trilogue discussions on the Copyright Directive
Fri, Feb 22, 2019
EARE welcomes a positive development in last week’s trilogue meeting on the copyright directive.
It’s crunch time for the future of Europe’s Artificial Intelligence – Europe needs a mandatory TDM exception
Thu, Feb 07, 2019
The final round of negotiations offers a last opportunity to policy-makers to create a broad mandatory TDM exception in Europe.
The European Parliament’s position on the Copyright Directive will hold back European research and innovation
Thu, Sep 13, 2018
EARE members are disappointed in the limited TDM exception adopted by the European Parliament as part of the Copyright reform
European innovators call on the European Parliament to support MEP Marietje Schaake’s amendments on Article 3 for the benefit of European research and innovation
Mon, Sep 10, 2018
A broad TDM exception is vital for EU's competitiveness.
The copyright reform bug that risks derailing Europe’s AI ambitions
Wed, Sep 05, 2018
European startups can become world leaders in new technology, so why would September 12’s crucial vote on the copyright reform hold them back?
The Copyright reform must also be fair to European researchers and entrepreneurs
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Research and innovation organisations call on the European Parliament to revise Article 3 on Text and Data Mining (TDM) in the copyright directive
EARE’s position on the Plenary vote on the Copyright Directive
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
EARE warmly welcomes the decision of MEPs to reject the JURI mandate
EARE’s position on the JURI Committee Report on the Copyright Directive
Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Read EARE's statement on the JURI Committee Report on the Copyright Directive.
24 organisations urge Rapporteur Axel Voss MEP to strike a more ambitious deal on TDM
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
24 organisations express their deepest concerns about the second version of the draft compromise amendments on Text and Data Mining - TDM (Article 3)
EARE’s position on the COREPER agreement on the Copyright Directive
Thu, May 31, 2018
Read EARE's statement on the COREPER agreement on the Copyright Directive.
The European Parliament must improve the TDM exception to benefit European research
Mon, Apr 09, 2018
28 European organisations signed an open letter asking MEP Axel Voss to improve the TDM exception in the copyright reform.
EARE’s position on the Bulgarian Presidency’s compromise text on the copyright Directive
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Read EARE's statement on the latest Bulgarian Presidency Compromise on the Copyright directive.
TDM Stories: Online Shopping and TDM
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Alan Akbik, Researcher at Zalando Research Lab, discusses about the link between TDM and Artificial Intelligence and how Zalando uses TDM to innovate in client service.
TDM Stories: Life Sciences and TDM
Tue, Mar 20, 2018
Philipp-Andreas Schmidt, Digital Policy Manager at Bayer AG discusses the importance of TDM in his company's activities, and finding a balance between protecting IP rights and enabling innovation in Europe.
TDM Stories: Investigative journalism and TDM
Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Adriana Homolova, data journalist and speaker at our breakfast event in the European Parliament on TDM, discusses the role TDM plays in safeguarding investigative journalism in Europe.
EARE’s position on the latest Estonian Presidency Compromise on TDM
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Read EARE's statement on the latest Estonian Presidency Compromise on Article 3 of the Copyright directive.
Europe can lead the information revolution, but does it have the political will?
Fri, Dec 01, 2017
European Leaders are progressively making Artificial Intelligence one of their key priorities, but to achieve the information revolution we need the right copyright framework.
Open Letter: Securing Europe’s Leadership in the Data Economy by Revising the Text and Data Mining (TDM) Exception
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
EARE and 21 European organisation penned an open letter to European policy-makers asking for a broader TDM exception.
The hope and despair of science and TDM
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
Read Chris Hartgerink's story about the opportunities TDM can bring and the challenges he faces due to inadequate Copyright rules.
EARE welcomes new coalition members Research Libraries UK, SCONUL and UCL Library Services
Thu, Jun 08, 2017
EARE is delighted to welcome Research Libraries UK, SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries) and UCL Library Services in its coalition today.
Research Libraries UK, SCONUL and UCL Library Services join EARE
Thu, Jun 08, 2017
We have joined EARE to strengthen the voices calling for TDM to be available to any person with legal access so that it can live up to its full potential.
Europe needs more successful data mining startups
Mon, Apr 03, 2017
The European Commission’s proposed reform on copyright is preventing young companies from using TDM technology with full legal certainty, warns Michal Sadowski and Michał Brzezicki.
EARE welcomes improvements made by MEP Comodini Cachia on TDM
Mon, Mar 20, 2017
Today, the European Parliament took an important step to save the future of European research and innovation.
We are launching the European Alliance for Research Excellence
Tue, Feb 14, 2017
Innovative companies unite to promote a better policy environment for TDM in Europe.