Preliminary Report on Data and AI Model Licensing

The premise that access to data is key for data-driven innovation—including for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems and applications—is broadly recognized. Yet multiple technical, economic and legal challenges to barrier-free and responsible data sharing persist. It is acknowledged that the standardization of data-sharing agreements may mitigate or help overcome some of such challenges and thereby aid and foster innovation across sectors and jurisdictions. In particular, standard terms and agreements can enhance legal certainty and reduce transaction costs related to contract negotiations and formation.