The Way Copyright is Handled Around the World

The way copyright is handled around the world can have significant implications for AI-generated art and its creators.

AI continues to revolutionize the art world. The importance of how different countries approach copyright laws, can not be understated. The US often allows for legal transfers of copyright. Many European countries do not allow any transferring. This difference in administrative approach can have major implications for the classification of AI as the 'artist', as well as the ownership of AI-generated artwork.

Transfer of the Copyright

In the US, it's common to transfer the copyright of a piece of work to another person or entity. However, this is not the case in many European countries, where the copyright always remains with the original creator in perpetuity. If AI can own art but can not transfer the rights, this would be really bad if you are an artist using a platform like Midjourney or Dall-E.

Can AI be an Artist?

Can AI be an Artist?

This distinction is particularly relevant when it comes to AI artwork. It is still unclear whether AI should be considered the 'artist' and thus be eligible for copyright protection. The answer to this legal question will have major implications for the ownership and monetization of AI-generated art.

As the use of AI in the creation of art continues to grow, it will be important for the art world and policymakers to address these questions and come to a clear understanding of how copyright works in the context of AI-generated art.

Major Implications for the Future of AI Art

The way copyright is handled around the world is a complex and evolving issue. The AI 'rights issue' is one that will have major implications for the future of AI art in our world. As the use of AI in the creation of art continues to grow, it will be important for the art world and policymakers to engage in a thoughtful and informed conversation about how to approach this issue.