Upon invitation, two judges from the Beijing Internet Court went to the National Judges College and gave English lectures to students on case studies in June.

Judge Yan Jun gives a lecture at the National Judges College. [photo/ Beijing Internet Court]

Judge Yan Jun took an artificial intelligence (AI)-related case to illustrate whether AI-generated content can constitute work from the perspectives of legal stipulations and judicial practices. She summarized four steps in determining copyright infringement and offered considerations for judges when trying new types of cases.

Yan's presentation script.

Yan's presentation PPT.

Judge Zhang Qian gives a lecture at the National Judges College. [photo/ Beijing Internet Court]

Judge Zhang Qian shared trial considerations regarding information network dissemination rights by analyzing the "Dubbing Show case". By interpreting the two concepts of "online service provider" and the "safe harbor" rule, Zhang combined some provisions from in the Civil Code and the guideline for trials of copyright cases from the Beijing High People's Court, and concluded that judges need to combine both life experience and considerations for specific situations when hearing cases related to information network dissemination rights.

Zhang's presentation script.

Zhang's presentation PPT.

The lectures were well received by the attending faculty and students. They were part of the BIC's efforts to foster complex judicial talents, as well as a positive exploration of judicial case study exchanges.