On the Copyright Protection of Creation Produced by Artificial Intelligence

Zeng Wei

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On the Copyright Protection of Creation Produced by Artificial Intelligence

Zeng Wei

Published in International Journal of Law and Society (Volume 6, Issue 4)

Received: 11 November 2023 Accepted: 4 December 2023 Published: 26 December 2023

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Abstract

The development of artificial intelligence has posed significant challenges to the traditional copyright system. While some AI creations already meet the current legal requirements for originality, there are still obstacles in granting copyright protection to AI creations, such as the use of "human" as constituent elements and the denial of AI's legal personality. Without copyright protection for AI creations, there will be a proliferation of "orphan works" and "ownerless works," which not only discourages creativity but also may lead to widespread infringement in this field. To overcome these challenges, adjustments should be made in the laws of various countries in several aspects. First, it is necessary to moderately adjust the criteria for judging the originality of works, basing the judgment on the content itself and creating originality standards suitable for AI-generated works. Second, a copyright registration system for AI creations should be established to provide a clear framework for identifying and protecting these works. Finally, from the perspective of legal personification granted by the law, the copyright of AI creations can be attributed to the AI itself at the appropriate time, acknowledging the unique creative contribution of AI systems. These adjustments will help better address the copyright protection needs in the era of artificial intelligence and ensure a balanced and effective legal framework for AI-generated works.

Published in	International Journal of Law and Society (Volume 6, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijls.20230604.16
Page(s)	293-297
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Artificial Intelligence, Creation Produced by Artificial Intelligence, Copyright Protection

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Law School, Shantou University, Shantou, China

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