(Rome, 2025-12-21 18:13:00) — RTI Business Digital has prohibited the use of its content for training generative artificial intelligence systems and automated data scraping.
The Italian media company RTI Business Digital has taken steps to protect its intellectual property by restricting the use of its content in the development of AI technologies.
- RTI Business Digital, an Italian media company, has explicitly forbidden the use of its content to train generative AI systems.
- The company also prohibits automated data scraping of its website and materials.
- This move reflects a growing concern among media organizations about the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in the development of artificial intelligence.
RTI Business Digital, which operates under RTI SpA (p. VAT 03976881007) and is part of MFE Media Group For Europe NV, has implemented a policy prohibiting the use of its content for the training of generative artificial intelligence systems, according to a copyright notice on its website.
The company’s registered office is located at Largo del Nazareno 8, 00187 Rome, with offices also at Viale Europa 46, 20093 Cologno Monzese (MI). Its authorized share capital is valued at approximately €500,000,007.
In addition to restricting AI training, RTI Business Digital has also expressly prohibited the use of automated means of data scraping from its platforms. This measure aims to safeguard the integrity of its content and prevent unauthorized extraction of information.
Why It Matters
This decision by RTI Business Digital is part of a broader trend within the media industry as companies grapple with the implications of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies. Many publishers are concerned about the potential for AI systems to utilize their copyrighted content without permission, potentially undermining their business models. The move signals a growing effort to establish clear boundaries regarding the use of copyrighted material in the age of AI and highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital landscape. The company’s action could set a precedent for other media organizations facing similar challenges, potentially leading to wider adoption of similar protective measures.
RTI Business Digital’s policy explicitly targets both the training of AI systems and the automated scraping of data, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to content protection.
The company’s full copyright notice states that all rights are reserved.
