DECIPHERING THE LEGAL PUZZLE: COPYRIGHT PROTECTION FOR AI GENERATED WORK

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries such as art, literature, music, and software development, the matter of copyright protection for AI-generated creations has become increasingly intricate and requires contemporary attention in considering the drastic growth and development of AI. This paper seeks to evaluate the level of originality in AI-generated works, examining the challenges these creations face in meeting the originality requirements under copyright law for protection. This paper aims to explore the copyright law in India. It also delves into the complexities and uncertainties surrounding copyright ownership and authorship of AI-generated content, while assessing the current legal framework established by the Copyright Act, 1957, and related laws.

The ambiguity within India’s current copyright law regarding the protection of original works created by AI has the potential to create legal gaps, which may discourage creators from involving and innovating new technologies, which in turn producing new works and it undermines the core purpose of copyright and intellectual property protection. By examining relevant legal precedents, case studies, and policy considerations, this paper will focus on necessary amendment to the laws for protection to original works created by AI and strengthen copyright protection in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The ultimate goal of this research is to contribute to the development of robust legal frameworks and policies that foster innovation, creativity, and equitable access to knowledge in the AI era.