The U.S. Copyright Office's January 2025 report specifies that copyright is reserved for human-authored works, asserting that AI-generated outputs without human creativity cannot receive copyright protections. It provides a framework for evaluating human authorship in AI-integrated processes, noting three scenarios where human involvement qualifies for protection. Detailing the limitations of AI outputs, the report highlights that detailed prompts alone do not demonstrate sufficient control over AI processes. It contrasts this with deliberative human artistic methods, exemplified in Jackson Pollock's work, to clarify boundaries of authorship.
While AI may assist in creating outputs, the U.S. Copyright Office reinforces that only works demonstrating direct human creativity are eligible for copyright protection.
The report emphasizes that even detailed text prompts do not ensure sufficient human control to secure authorship rights over AI-generated outputs.
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