The U.S. Copyright Office has issued guidance clarifying that works without 'human authorship' will not receive U.S. copyright protection, despite a low threshold for creativity. This decision was informed by over 10,000 public comments that highlighted differing views on the impact of AI on creativity. While recognizing the importance of human contribution, the Office claims that current laws can manage issues related to AI without requiring new legislation. Future assessments of copyrightability will be complex and individualized, considering human input on a case-by-case basis.
The United States Copyright Office guidance states that works lacking 'human authorship' will not be protected by U.S. copyright, despite low creativity levels needed.
Over 10,000 public comments informed the U.S. Copyright Office's stance, balancing the encouragement of generative AI works versus the need for human creative incentives.
Copyrightability of AI-generated works will be case-by-case, requiring creatives to demonstrate their contributions rather than depend solely on AI prompts.
The Copyright Office believes AI-related issues can be addressed under current law, without new legislation, although legal interpretations may evolve.
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