The world of AI-generated images is exploding, but one question looms large: who owns the copyright? Recent rulings are clarifying the landscape, and the answer, for now, is complex. Currently, the US Copyright Office has stated that AI-generated images are not copyrightable if a human hasn't significantly shaped the final product.
This means simply typing a prompt into Midjourney or DALL-E 2 and receiving an image likely won't grant you ownership. However, if you meticulously edit, refine, and significantly transform the AI's output through your creative input, a case for copyright can be made.
This ruling sparks debate. Is it stifling innovation? Or is it protecting the rights of human artists? As AI art evolves, expect further legal challenges and refinements to these initial guidelines. Stay tuned, artists and AI enthusiasts – this story is far from over!
