Google does not claim ownership of content generated by NotebookLM's AI, but users are responsible for any intellectual property or legal issues with that generated content.
This analysis describes what NotebookLM's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
While Google disclaim ownership of AI-generated outputs, users bear responsibility for any intellectual property concerns or legal issues arising from that content, including potential copyright or other legal issues depending on the nature of the generated material.
Interpretive note: The legal status of copyright ownership in AI-generated content is unsettled in most jurisdictions; Google's disclaimer of ownership does not itself resolve the question of whether such content is protectable or who holds rights under applicable law.
Users own AI-generated outputs from NotebookLM but also bear responsibility for ensuring those outputs do not infringe third-party rights or violate applicable law. The agreement does not provide any indemnification or protection for users if AI-generated content is later found to infringe intellectual property rights.
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Microsoft reserves the right to restrict the export of data that may compromise the security of the services or Microsoft's intellectual property.
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"Some generative AI features may allow you to generate content. Google doesn't claim ownership over content you generate using our generative AI features. You're responsible for the content you generate and for ensuring you have the right to use it.Excerpt from NotebookLM's Google Generative AI Terms
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages with copyright law regarding authorship and ownership of AI-generated content, an area of active legal development in the United States, EU, and other jurisdictions.
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While Google disclaim ownership of AI-generated outputs, users bear responsibility for any intellectual property concerns or legal issues arising from that content, including potential copyright or other legal issues depending on the nature of the generated material.
Users own AI-generated outputs from NotebookLM but also bear responsibility for ensuring those outputs do not infringe third-party rights or violate applicable law. The agreement does not provide any indemnification or protection for users if AI-generated content is later found to infringe intellectual property rights.
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