SCOTUS declines to hear a dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material, in a case where a computer scientist was denied a copyright for AI-generated art (Blake Brittain/Reuters)
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The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the denial of copyright protection for AI-generated artwork, leaving the dispute unresolved. Both the court’s refusal and the Copyright Office’s position emphasize that works created by algorithms lack the required human authorship, and therefore are not eligible for copyright protection.
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How it was reported
- TechMeme·SCOTUS declines to hear a dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material, in a case where a computer scientist was denied a copyright for AI-generated art (Blake Brittain/Reuters)
The US Supreme Court declined to hear a dispute over copyrights for AI-generated material. A computer scientist was denied a copyright for AI-generated art. The court's decision leaves the issue unresolved.
- Engadget·The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art
The Supreme Court has no interest in copyrighting AI-generated art. AI-created works lack human authorship, a requirement for copyright protection. This stance affects AI art ownership and usage.
- The Verge·Supreme Court won’t hear AI-generated art copyright case
The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case on AI-generated art copyrights. Stephen Thaler's algorithm-created image, "A Recent Entrance to Paradise," was rejected for copyright in 2019 due to lack of "human authorship." The Copyright Office disqualifies AI-generated art from protection.
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