The US Copyright Office has released a detailed report on the subject of copyright protection for AI-generated work. The document explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and authorship, examining the concept of creativity and what it means to be the author of a work. It also investigates whether AI-generated or AI-assisted work should be subject to copyright protection, and the implications this has for individual authors and the encouragement of creativity and innovation in society. This is the second part of a three-part report, with the first part having explored digital replicas. The third part, expected later this year, will focus on the training of AIs using copyrighted works, licensing aspects, and liability allocation in cases of AI failure leading to litigation. The report suggests that copyright protection was intended to promote the progress of science and “useful” arts, and to provide creators with an incentive to innovate.
“Redefining Authorship: Can AI-Generated Work Claim Copyright Protection?”
