The case has sparked debate over the copyrighting of AI-generated art and content. While AI has proven capable of creating content that rivals or surpasses human work, there are controversies surrounding the use of AI programs that allegedly copy artists' works. The US is open to discussions on the copyright eligibility of AI-generated output, but there are significant conditions to meet, including the requirement that the AI receives all the credit for the work.
Key takeaways:
- The US Copyright Office Review Board has denied copyright protection for another AI-generated artwork, this time a piece that won last year's Colorado State Fair fine arts competition.
- The artwork, created by Jason M. Allen using the Midjourney AI, was denied copyright protection because Allen was unwilling to disclaim the AI-generated material in the work.
- While AI-generated art can be copyrighted, the US Copyright Office requires that the AI gets all the credit for the work, a condition that has sparked controversy and debate.
- Many artists are now claiming that AI programs are copying their works, and there is ongoing debate about whether AI-generated art and other outputs should be eligible for copyrighting.