AI IP Infringement Risk Estimator
Project legal risks and costs. Safe vs risky sliders — Netflix's 'piracy engine' warning to ByteDance.
Netflix warns ByteDance over Seedance AI — 'piracy engine' claims. Model your content and tool risk.
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How We Score Risk
We weight three factors: content type (original vs derived), AI tool use level (low to heavy), and training dataset scope (licensed vs scraped vs unknown). Higher score = higher illustrative risk. This is not legal advice — consult qualified counsel for real decisions.
Risk Factors
- Content type — Original < Mixed < Derived
- Tool use — Low < Medium < Heavy
- Dataset — Licensed < Unknown < Scraped
What factors increase AI IP infringement risk? Using copyrighted material in training, producing output similar to protected works, commercial use, and lack of clear licensing all increase exposure. Our calculator assigns illustrative weights — use it to compare scenarios, not to make legal decisions.
Safe vs risky sliders
The tool lets you move sliders and see how the score changes. Heavy AI use + scraped dataset + derived content = high illustrative risk. Original content + licensed data + light AI = low. Real risk depends on jurisdiction, facts, and case law. This is a starting point for discussion.
The News Driving This Conversation
Netflix’s cease-and-desist to ByteDance over Seedance AI — “piracy engine” claims — highlights Hollywood’s IP concerns. Studios are drawing lines. Use this calculator to model your own risk profile. Content type, tool use, dataset: where do you land on the spectrum? Illustrative only — but it frames the conversation.
What did Netflix say about ByteDance Seedance? Reports cite warnings that the AI could be used to replicate or infringe Netflix content. Hollywood is suing and sending letters. If you’re building or using AI tools, understand the risk factors. This calculator helps you think it through — then talk to a lawyer.
Ties to Hollywood’s AI crackdown
Studios and publishers are actively pursuing AI providers and users. Training on scraped content, output that resembles existing works, commercial distribution — all under scrutiny. Use the calculator to identify high-risk combinations. Then get proper legal advice before scaling.
How to Interpret Your Results
Illustrative risk tiers (not legal advice):
| Tier | Profile | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Original, licensed, light AI | Monitor; maintain clean practices |
| Medium | Mixed content, moderate AI | Review datasets and outputs; consider counsel |
| High | Derived, heavy AI, scraped data | Consult counsel before scaling |
Is this calculator legal advice? No. It is illustrative only. Real risk depends on facts, jurisdiction, and evolving law. Use this to frame the discussion — then engage qualified legal counsel for decisions.
Who Should Use This Calculator
Content creators — assess where you land. Original vs derived, licensed vs scraped. Understand the spectrum.
AI tool users — model different usage levels. Heavy reliance vs light assist — how does risk change?
Legal and compliance teams — start the conversation. Use scores to prioritize review and counsel.
Executives and product leads — understand exposure before scaling AI features. One slider session can reveal hotspots.
Understand risk factors before scaling AI-generated content
Don’t guess. Run scenarios. See how content type, tool use, and dataset interact. Then take the output to counsel — and make informed decisions.
Training data and output similarity
Risk often correlates with training data. Scraped copyrighted content = higher risk. Licensed or original = lower. Output that closely resembles specific works (e.g. a song that sounds like a known hit) amplifies exposure. The calculator weighs these; real analysis requires legal review of your specific facts.
Commercial vs non-commercial use
Personal use, research, and parody have different legal treatment than commercial distribution. Our calculator doesn’t distinguish — it scores content and tool factors. For commercial use, assume higher scrutiny. Consult counsel before monetizing AI-generated content at scale.
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