COPYRIGHT ISSUES FOR AI-GENERATED WORKS

AUTHOR – HARSH JEWEL, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), BANGALORE

BEST CITATION – HARSH JEWEL, COPYRIGHT ISSUES FOR AI-GENERATED WORKS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (2) OF 2026, PG. 681-686, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344

ABSTRACT:

Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing at a rapid pace, which has resulted in the creation of AI-generated works in a variety of creative fields. This has created complex legal issues related to copyright. This abstract looks at the complex problems related to AI-generated material copyright protection. Because AI-generated works are defined by their creation through autonomous algorithms, they raise questions about authorship, originality, and ownership that contradict traditional copyright norms. This abstract discusses the main difficulties in determining the “author” or creator of AI-generated content and evaluating its originality, as well as the intricacies of copyright law in handling the distinctive character of AI-generated products. It also explores case studies and legal precedents that show how difficult it is for legislators and courts to modify conventional copyright laws to allow AI-generated works.Potential remedies, such as amendments to current copyright laws and the creation of attribution and ownership guidelines, are taken into consideration. There is also discussion of ethical issues regarding creating a balance between the rights of AI developers and creators and the advancement of innovation within a controlled framework. The objective of this abstract is to clarify the complex relationship that exists between AI technology and copyright law, highlighting the necessity of a flexible and complex legal framework to deal with the rapidly changing field of AI-generated works.

This abstract addresses major issues and the need for a flexible and complex legal framework to accommodate these developments. It offers a brief overview of the difficulties presented by AI-generated works inside the copyright system.

KEYWORDS:  Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Authorship, Originality, Ownership, Intellectual Property Rights