THE INTERSECTION OF COPYRIGHT AND AI: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES

AUTHOR – MUSKAAN AGARWAL, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY MUMBAI

BEST CITATION – MUSKAAN AGARWAL, THE INTERSECTION OF COPYRIGHT AND AI: LEGAL IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 598-607, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The intersection of copyright and artificial intelligence (AI) represents a rapidly changing legal and ethical landscape, challenging traditional notions of authorship, ownership, and infringement. As AI technologies produce more creative outputs such as art, music, and literature, fundamental questions about the applicability of existing copyright laws emerge. This paper investigates the implications of AI in copyright through a thorough examination of international frameworks such as the Berne Convention and the TRIPS Agreement, as well as national laws from countries such as the United States, European Union, China and Japan. The discussion focuses on enforcement challenges, such as determining liability and navigating jurisdictional conflicts in a globalized digital environment. Ethical concerns, such as the impact on human creators and the risks of biased datasets, are also discussed. The paper suggests potential solutions, such as clarifying legal definitions of authorship, establishing strong licensing frameworks for AI training, and encouraging international copyright policy harmonization. Finally, this study emphasizes the need for innovative legal reforms to balance the rights of human creators and the benefits of technological advancements, ensuring that copyright law remains relevant in the age of artificial intelligence.

KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Copyright Law, AI-Generated Works, Authorship and Ownership, And Fair Use Doctrine.