Challenges Of AI In Copyright Infringement
- IJLLR Journal
- May 1
- 1 min read
Jaideep Mertia, Amity University, Noida
Niharika Singh, Amity University, Noida
ABSTRACT
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced transformative capabilities in content creation, leading to unprecedented challenges in the domain of copyright infringement. AI systems can autonomously generate artistic, literary, and scientific works, often utilizing vast datasets that may include copyrighted materials. This raises critical legal questions regarding authorship, ownership, and liability, as traditional copyright frameworks are often inadequate to address the complexities introduced by AI's autonomy and the blurred lines between human and machine creativity. Key issues include determining whether AI-generated works qualify for copyright protection in the absence of human intervention, identifying responsible parties for infringement—be it developers, users, or the AI systems themselves—and addressing the risks of unauthorized reproduction and adaptation during data training and content generation. Jurisdictions differ on whether AI-generated outputs are eligible for protection, with some, such as the United States, requiring human authorship as a prerequisite. Furthermore, the proliferation of AI challenges the enforcement of copyright, as distinguishing between human-made and AI-generated content becomes increasingly complex, complicating both infringement claims and statutory damages. As a result, there is a growing need for updated legal frameworks, fault-based liability models, and robust dispute resolution mechanisms to ensure accountability and balance innovation with the protection of creators' rights in the digital era.
