Whose Work Is It: The Authorship Crisis In Indian Copyright Law And AI
- IJLLR Journal
- Apr 30
- 1 min read
Raveen Kumar R, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Frankincense Sam Singh, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
M. Murali Sai Ram, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
ABSTRACT
With the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, copyright law faces a greater threat, one that questions the very concept of authorship itself. It raises doubts about the credibility of human intervention in works created using Artificial Intelligence. While many jurisdictions have passed orders and judgments on similar subject matters, there is no unanimous global consensus. This lack of agreement creates confusion, especially in the acceptance and recognition of copyright registrations across borders. It also opens up new interpretations regarding the concept of computer-generated works in copyright law. Such legislative gaps pose challenges for artists who use Artificial Intelligence in their creations, calling into question their creativity and methods of creation. This paper presents a comparative analysis of legal principles in various nations such as the EU, USA, and Japan, which have played significant roles in the global AI market. It aims to explore where Indian copyright law currently stands, the gaps it holds in recognising AI-generated works, and whether the present legal framework is capable of adapting to the technological shift that challenges the very definition of authorship.
