Algorithmic Artistry: Reconciling Generative AI, Authorship, And Copyright In The Indian Music Industry
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 25
- 1 min read
Chelsy Mehta, National Law Institute University, Bhopal
ABSTRACT
This paper dives into the tough questions generative artificial intelligence(AI) raises for India’s copyright system, particularly in music. It contends that the Copyright Act of 1957, rooted in human notions of ‘author’ and ‘originality’, falls short when dealing with AI-created tunes. By examining key legal clauses, Indian rulings like the RAGHAV mess and the unfolding ANI v OpenAI battle, plus lessons from abroad, it unravels the chaos around ownership, copying, and accountability. It also weighs the bigger picture, social, financial, and philosophical, for the artists. Wrapping up, it pitches a comprehensive fix for India: precise law tweaks, a court- standard ‘Significant Human Input’ check, and solid, collaborative setups for licenses and disclosure to nurture both tech progress and artistic spirit.
Keywords: Generative AI, Copyright Law, AI-Generated Content, Ownership Rights, Authorship, Originality, Infringement, Human Input Threshold, Licensing Frameworks, Technological Innovation, and Artistic Rights.
