International Comparison and Chinese Practice of Copyright Protection for AIGC in the Intelligent Creative Era
The"First Case of AI-Generated Image Creation"has sparked a new round of debate regarding whether AI-generated content is subject to copyright protection,whether AI-generated content can be considered as created by human authors,and what its exact position within copyright law is,which urgently requires clarification.Regions represented by the United States have unequivocally refused to provide copyright protection for such content,while regions represented by the United Kingdom may offer limited copyright protection under the category of"computer-generated works".Currently,China has demonstrated a judicial tendency in relevant judicial rulings to recognize AI-generated content as works.In the era of intelligent creation,the transformation of creative modes is inevitable.The"First Case of AI-Generated Image Creation",grounded in the realities of China's innovative industries,has challenged the prevailing discourse in the United States regarding the copyrightability of AI-generated content.In the absence of updates to copyright legislation,this case has provided judicial insights into the copyright protection of AI-generated content.Furthermore,the judgment in this case has set a favorable tone for the future development of creative industries dominated by artificial intelligence.However,there are still numerous controversies surrounding the copyright protection of AI-generated content that require further attention.This case could serve as a starting point,providing valuable insights for future research on domestic AI copyright protection.
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