US Copyright Office rules out copyright for AI-created content without human input

US Copyright Office says no copyrights for AI-created content without human input; AI-assisted editing is allowed.

: The US Copyright Office has determined that AI-created content without any human input cannot be copyrighted. Their report emphasizes the need for human involvement to apply copyright laws to AI-made works. AI-assisted tools are different, and their use does not limit copyright protection if they contribute to the creative process. AI-generated images from services like Midjourney are not eligible for copyright, regardless of the complexity of prompts used.

The US Copyright Office recently issued a report stating that AI-created content without human involvement cannot be copyrighted. This decision underscores the importance of human contribution when assessing copyright eligibility for AI-generated works.

The report indicates that AI tools can aid in content creation, and such 'assistive' use does not affect copyright protection. However, when AI systems make 'expressive' choices instead of a human, the situation requires deeper analysis to determine copyrightability.

Despite differing opinions, AI-generated images created solely through prompts do not qualify for copyright. The report is part of a larger series, and the next installment will explore AI model training and its implications for copyrighted materials.

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