Judge rules that AI-created art is not copyrighted

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various industries with its great innovations. In the field of art, awards have even been given to works created with AI. However, a recent court case has rejected legal protection for these creations.

U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell ruled last Friday in Thaler v. Perlmutter, holding that AI-produced art cannot be protected by copyright laws.

At the heart of the case is Thaler’s attempt to copyright protect an AI-generated image, a request that was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office. Lack of human authorship was the reason for the rejection, an argument supported by Judge Howell by emphasizing that “human authorship is a fundamental requirement.”

While this legal assessment marks a milestone, the legal debate surrounding AI-created works continues, as several ongoing cases will continue to shape how this practice will be addressed in the future.

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