The Nature and Ownership of Copyright for AI-Generated Works

With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) deep learning capabilities, an increasing number of AI applications are being used in the creation of literary and artistic works. This has led to intense debates regarding the legal nature and ownership of AI-generated works. The first question being discussed is whether AI-generated works can be granted copyright. This issue revolves around whether AI can be considered as the subject of copyright like a natural person and whether AI-generated works can be deemed original works. Secondly, if AI-generated works can be considered as the carrier of copyright or other rights, the question arises as to whom these rights should belong to. This article analyzes the laws and precedents of various countries, engaging in discussions and research on the two main questions mentioned above. It argues that AI-generated works can be considered as copyrightable works. Furthermore, through considering the purpose and historical development of copyright, it suggests that a dual protection approach through copyright and neighboring rights within the existing copyright legal system is more feasible and adaptable.