Navigating the AI Art Copyright Maze: Recent Developments in the UK and US
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the art world, enabling creators to produce stunning works with the help of tools like Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion. But as AI-generated art gains popularity, it’s also sparking heated debates about copyright law in both the UK and US. Who owns the rights to these creations? Can AI art be protected? And what happens when copyrighted material is used to train these systems? These questions are at the heart of recent discussions, and they have massive implications for artists, technologists, and businesses alike. At Ai Art Consultancy, we’re here to break it all down for you and help you navigate this evolving landscape. The UK: A Balancing Act Between Creativity and Innovation In the UK, copyright law has long been ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) includes a unique provision for "computer-generated works," stating that the author is "the person...