India's regulatory body is pushing a controversial proposal that could reshape how AI giants operate. The plan? Making companies like OpenAI and certain major tech firms pay fees when they use copyrighted materials to train their AI models.

This move signals a growing global trend where governments are stepping in to protect content creators' rights. If implemented, it could set a precedent for other nations grappling with similar issues around AI development and intellectual property.

The proposal raises questions about innovation costs and whether stricter copyright enforcement might slow down AI advancement or simply ensure fairer compensation for original content creators.