Understanding Deepfake Technology In The Aspect Of Copyright Law
- IJLLR Journal
- Mar 13
- 1 min read
Sachin. S, LL.M., School of Law, Christ (Deemed To Be University), Bengaluru
Prof. Dr. Valarmathi. R, School of Law, Christ (Deemed To Be University), Bengaluru
ABSTRACT
As one of the applications of artificial intelligence methods like deep learning and generative adversarial networks, deepfake technology has altered the digital content making and manipulation many times over. Even though deepfakes are novel and promising in the entertainment, educational, and creative sectors, they pose considerable issues regarding copyright law. This paper explores the deepfake technology in the view of copyright based on the problem of authorship, originality, ownership and infringement. It examines the question of whether a deepfake-generated content is considered a work under the current copyright laws and determines problems with attributing authors in case of autonomous or semi-autonomous AI generation of content. The inequal rights of copyrighted work, image and audiovisual material use that was created in deepfakes are also studied and discussed to point out the danger of infringement and violation of moral rights. Through a critical review of the available legal texts and judicial interpretations, the paper presents gaps in the current laws and regulations of copyright and the necessity of introducing changes to the legal framework to reconcile technological innovation with the establishment of author rights in digital times.
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, Deepfake, Moral rights, copyright.
