A courthas ruledthat an artwork generated solely by AI without human involvement is not eligible for copyright protection.
It’s part of agrowing controversyoverthe use of AI in creative works.
The decision upholds the copyright office’s denial of an app submitted by computer scientist Stephen Thaler.
Robotic arm sculpting a lion.peepo / Getty images
The artwork at the center of the lawsuit is titled “A Recent Entrance to Paradise.”
“Legally, the question is: ‘When does that work become protectable art?'”
Art created with the help of AI can be beautiful, moving, and impactful, Panebianco noted.
AI robot painting in a studio.demaerre / Getty Images
However, he said presently, under current copyright law, AI-created work needs more protection.
“Copyright laws were established to protect the creativity and artistry of individuals,” he added.
Creative or Created?
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Generative AIprograms likeMidjourney can create nearly any imagesusers can imagine.
But is such software creating the art, or is it the person prompting the software?
“Currently, the answer is very much no,” Hanlin said.
