Authorship, Infringement, and Liability in the Age of Unregulated Generative Artificial Intelligence: Rethinking Copyright and Data Governance in India

Description (Author + Affiliation + Designation/Participation) Author: Mr. Ganesh Shrirang Nale (Satarkar)Designation/Participation: Research Scholar / Academic AuthorAffiliation: Department of Sociology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh – 123031, Haryana, IndiaEmail: ganeshnale0@gmail.com This research paper critically examines the evolving challenges posed by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within the Indian legal framework. The study focuses on authorship determination, copyright infringement through training datasets, and liability distribution among AI developers, platforms, and users. The research also explores international regulatory trends and proposes a hybrid governance model to ensure innovation, accountability, and legal certainty in India’s digital ecosystem. Publishing Information Details Journal Name: STAPS JournalsISSN: 1782-1568Volume: 12Issue: 1Year of Publication: 2026Page Range: 1–7Publication Type: Academic / Peer-Reviewed Journal ArticleFormat: Research ArticleLanguage: EnglishSubject Area: Multidisciplinary (Law, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Governance, and Socio-Legal Research)