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Born in Wellington, FL and currently living in Mexico City, Mexico.
Currently interested in research regarding political systems, media, and law

The Implications of AI-Generated Media on Copyright Policy

Abstract

Visual art that has been generated by Artificial Intelligence has become a topic of significant controversy within US copyright law. Despite current attempts to modify copyright law in order to address the constantly increasing surge of disputes with AI art, a lack of historical precedence has clouded the issue with much uncertainty. The purpose of this research paper is to examine the legal responses of recently established copyright policy on visual art that has been generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and its subsequent implications. Through the analysis of recent developments made in AI copyright policy within both US and international law, it can be found that the legal responses made by legislators have sided against artists who use AI generated works along with those whose original works they are derived from. This was done through the review of both legal and sociological literature. Furthermore, the implications of these policies vary due to conflicts of culture seen within US and EU copyright proceedings. The research that is being showcased within this paper will not only explore the legal and ethical implications of new AI copyright policies, but also how the advancement of AI technologies are affecting societies concepts of art and originality. From this research, an outline of a policy recommendation with the aim of finding a solution to the found implications will be created and justified.

Keywords: artificial intelligence, copyright, art, AI