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In a win for humans, federal judge rules that AI-generated artwork can't be copyrighted Headline from ZDNet, on the newest of 2 developments
This isn't the first ruling of its kind, but it is a decided victory for artists in the battle against AI.
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Aug 19, 2023
Judge Rules Wholly AI-Created Art Can't Get Copyright Protections
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In a win for humans, federal judge rules that AI-generated artwork can't be copyrighted
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Gizmodo
Judge Rules Wholly AI-Created Art Can't Get Copyright Protections ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Aug 18, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description Authorship is a big sticking point when it comes to AI, and the involvement of real humans is keeping AI-made creations from being granted copyright protection.
Avclub
Judge rules that strictly AI-generated artworks can't be copyrighted ↗ (opens Avclub) Published Aug 18, 2023
Avclub's feed description The messy situation surrounding the "authorship" of AI art has taken another turn
The Hollywood Reporter
AI-Created Art Isn’t Copyrightable, Judge Says In Ruling That Could Give Hollywood Studios Pause ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Aug 18, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description A federal judge on Friday upheld a finding from the U.S. Copyright Office that a piece of art created by AI is not open to protection.
Rolling Stone
Autonomous AI-Generated Artwork Cannot Be Copyrighted, Judge Rules ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Aug 18, 2023
Rolling Stone's feed description A new federal ruling states human authorship remains an “essential part of a valid copyright claim”
Observer
Federal Judge Rules A.I.-Generated Art Isn’t Copyrightable But Questions Remain ↗ (opens Observer) Published Aug 20, 2023
Observer's feed description The unsurprising ruling reasserts that human beings are an “essential part of a valid copyright claim.”
Insider
AI-generated art can't be copyrighted, federal judge rules, with potential consequences for Hollywood studios ↗ (opens Insider) Published Aug 20, 2023
Insider's feed description A federal judge ruled against an attempt to have an AI-generated artwork copyrighted, saying "human authorship is a bedrock requirement."
ZDNet
In a win for humans, federal judge rules that AI-generated artwork can't be copyrighted ↗ (opens ZDNet) Published Aug 20, 2023
ZDNet's feed description This isn't the first ruling of its kind, but it is a decided victory for artists in the battle against AI.
Salon
Federal judge says AI-generated art can't be copyrighted in ruling that may impact Hollywood studios ↗ (opens Salon) Published Aug 20, 2023
Salon's feed description Award-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.
Hot Air
Federal judge: AI-created art cannot be copyrighted ↗ (opens Hot Air) Published Aug 20, 2023
Hot Air's feed description Artificial Intelligence boosters have taken a loss after a D.C. judge ruled that no AI art can be copyrighted because it hasn’t been made by human hands. US District Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. Dis...
Engadget
Judge rules that AI-generated art isn't copyrightable, since it lacks human authorship ↗ (opens Engadget) Published Aug 20, 2023
Engadget's feed description A federal judge has agreed with US government officials that a piece of artificial intelligence-generated art isn't eligible for copyright protection in the country since there was no human authorship involved..
