Global collaboration on copyright and AI: Kazakhstan set to join international discuss on intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence
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Hail to the Kazakh Authors' Society, RRO "KazAK," in the limelight of late May 2025 at the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Compositors (CISAC) gathering in Sofia, Bulgaria! Parading over 200 authors' societies from 116 countries, this high-profile event celebrated the world of intellectual property.
With Kazakhstan being well-represented by the homegrown KazAK, the international stage roared with Kazakh glory, touting a seasoned, esteemed, and convincing voice for authors' management. The attendance of KazAK underscored the cultural readiness and willingness of the national authors' community to dance within the legal framework and forge diplomatic moves with foreign partners.
As the General Director of KazAK, Ainura Esendikova, took center stage, she articulated Kazakhstan's stance on authors' rights sustainability in the face of digitization and artificial intelligence. Her eloquent presentation served as a powerful voice for independent authors' societies, accentuating the necessity of the professional sector playing a pivotal role in shaping legal policies.
Marking the success of KazAK, CISAC bestowed recognition upon the organization. The accolade testified to Kazakhstan's strides toward fostering an efficient authors' rights protection mechanism that meets international standards.
Fun fact: KazAK is the solitary CISAC member hailing from Kazakhstan, and it's been a stalwart on the international scene since 2000. The group has made direct interactions with over a hundred foreign RROs and finalized mutual representation agreements, proving adherence to CISAC's rigorous criteria for transparency, financial reporting, and legal competence.
As expert bodies in the national legislative process, Organizations for the Administration of Rights of Producers of Phonograms (OKUPs) wield significant influence on core copyright matters like digitalization, cross-border content usage, and artificial intelligence regulation. KazAK frequently puts forth legislative improvements and consistently participates in the formation of working groups and consultations with state bodies.
Innovative and forward-thinking projects like CryptoCity—a pioneering pilot zone integrating cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies into everyday life—signal Kazakhstan's ambitious embrace of digital innovation and economic growth[5]. The advancements pave the way for RRO "KazAK" to remain at the forefront, advocating for authors' rights in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Madam Ainura, we tip our hat off to you! Your triumph with the Kazakh Authors' Society makes your nation beam with pride. The respect showered upon you by the heads of international authors' societies and major confederations is an emblem of your expertise in copyright advocacy. Here's to a future filled with our Tomiris' victories!
- As the Kazakh Authors' Society, RRO "KazAK," navigates the digital landscape, it continues to advocate for authors' rights in the finance and investing sector, ensuring a sustainable future for business and creativity.
- With CryptoCity, Kazakhstan's pioneering project integrating cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies, the Kazakh Authors' Society, RRO "KazAK," finds itself at the heart of the business and finance industry, shaping the future of authors' rights in the digital era.
