AI And Copyright: An Analysis
- IJLLR Journal
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Kantika Tiwari, B.A. LL.B. (Hons), Amity Law School, AUMP
ABSTRACT
In the digital era, artificial intelligence (AI), as a revolutionary force, has dramatically changed how artistic production is produced, distributed, and owned. The intricate connection between copyright law and artificial intelligence is explored in this research, with a particular emphasis on the difficulties that AI-created material presents to current legal structures. The study explores whether artificial intelligence-produced works are eligible for copyright protection and highlights the important topic of authorship in the absence of human inventiveness. The study examines national and international copyright legislation, such as the Indian Copyright Act of 1957, as well as legal viewpoints in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, using a doctrinal and analytical methodology. Additionally, it analyzes major cases and policy debates handled by international organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The study found that the legal concerns raised by artificial intelligence technologies are mostly not addressed by existing copyright law. Lack of clear legal acknowledgment of artificial intelligence authorship, unclear ownership rights, and problems with fair usage and training material are among the significant obstacles. The study finishes by underlining the need of legislative reforms including the development of a regular international framework and the recognition of the creative possibilities of human-AI collaboration. The study proposes a fair legislative approach balancing the protection of creators' rights with the promotion of invention. The fast advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought about major changes in the way intellectual property is created, distributed, and consumed. The capacity of artificial intelligence systems to generate text, music, graphics, and software code has generated important concerns about authorship, ownership, and copyright protection. This study looks at the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on doctrinal concerns, international and Indian legal perspectives, and fresh case law from 2024–2025. It evaluates whether artificial intelligence- generated works qualify for copyright protection, examines liability issues in cases of infringement, and assesses the adequacy of existing legislative frameworks. Although traditional copyright laws still apply, the study discover that major legal changes are required to handle the unique challenges raised by AI technology.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Law, AI-Generated Works, Intellectual Property Rights, Authorship.
