Redefining AI Data Licensing: The Real Simple Licensing (RSL) Protocol Introduction: A New Era for AI Training Data Management In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the quality and accessibility of training data determine the success of machine learning models. However, the current system for licensing data used in AI development is fragmented and often opaque. This has led to legal disputes, increased transaction costs, and hindered innovation. Enter the Real Simple Licensing (RSL) Protocol, a groundbreaking initiative led by Eckart Walther—co-creator of RSS—aiming to standardize and scale the licensing of online content for AI training[^2.1^]. This article explores …