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US Copyright Office Reverses Key DMCA Accessibility Victory

The US Copyright Office has reversed a 2021 DMCA exemption that allowed players to bypass PC game copy protection for accessibility purposes, due to a lack of advocacy for its renewal. This decision was part of a broader ruling that also impacted game preservation efforts. The exemption, which facilitated features like alternate controller support for disabled players, was not renewed because no one stepped forward to defend it. The Copyright Office supports a permanent exemption but requires external advocacy to enact it.

via Gamesradar|

#accessibility #disabilities #dmca-exemption

legaltech1 year ago•1 min saved

"USPTO Affirms Human Inventorship Requirement for AI Patents"

The US Patent and Trademark Office has confirmed that artificial intelligence systems cannot be listed as inventors in patent applications, but humans can use AI tools in the invention process and must disclose if they do. The person using the AI must have significantly contributed to the invention's conception to be able to register a patent, and simply overseeing or owning an AI that creates things doesn't qualify for patent filing. This decision follows public consultations and a court ruling upholding the patent office's decision that only "natural humans" can apply for patents.

via The Verge|

#artificial-intelligence #inventions #legaltech

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Navigating the Copyright Chaos: AI Art, Tech Industry Dreams, and Legal Tug-of-War

The use of AI tools in creating art has raised questions about copyright ownership. Artists using generative AI programs like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E face challenges as these programs are trained on copyrighted works without artists' consent. While some argue that these tools should be treated like Photoshop, the US Copyright Office holds that a computer program cannot create copyright-protected art. Lawsuits and debates surrounding fair use exceptions are expected to shape the future of AI art and copyright law.

via The Verge|

#ai-art #copyright #fair-use

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

AI Art and Copyright: The Battle Continues

The US Copyright Office has ruled that an award-winning piece of AI art, Théâtre D’opéra Spatial, cannot be copyrighted. The artwork, created by Matthew Allen, was generated using the AI program Midjourney. The Copyright Office maintained that copyright protections are not extended to artificial intelligence, even if it produces impressive art. This decision follows a legal consensus that copyright is limited to human authors. Allen plans to file a lawsuit against the US federal government, arguing that his work should be protected as a transformative use of copyrighted material. The ruling may have a chilling effect on the use of AI in art, but it remains unclear how many human tweaks would make an AI-generated work copyrightable.

via WIRED|

#ai-art #copyright #matthew-allen

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International Efforts to Regulate AI and Protect Intellectual Property Gain Momentum

The US Copyright Office has initiated a public comment period to gather input on the development of new rules and regulations for generative AI. The office is seeking feedback on issues such as fair use, infringement, liability, and the use of copyrighted works to train AI models. This move comes in response to the widespread public debate surrounding the impact of generative AI on creative industries. The Copyright Office aims to address concerns related to the unauthorized use of original works and the legal status of AI-generated outputs.

via Business Insider|

#fair-use #generative-ai #infringement

legaltech2 years ago•2 min saved

AI-Generated Art Deemed Unprotected by Copyright Law Due to Absence of Human Authorship

A federal judge in the US has ruled that AI-generated art is not eligible for copyright protection since it lacks human authorship. The judge cited previous cases where copyright protection was denied to artwork created without human involvement. The ruling comes after computer scientist Dr. Stephen Thaler sued the US Copyright Office for rejecting his attempt to copyright an AI-generated artwork. The judge acknowledged the complex questions surrounding the level of human input required for copyright protection in the age of generative AI. However, in this case, where Thaler admitted no human involvement in the creation of the artwork, the judge ruled against copyright protection. Thaler plans to appeal the decision.

via Engadget|

#ai-generated-art #copyright #court-ruling

legaltech2 years ago•1 min saved

US Federal Judge: AI-Generated Art Deemed Uncopyrightable

A US Federal Judge has ruled that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted, stating that human authorship is a fundamental requirement for copyright. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by Stephen Thaler against the US Copyright Office, which had repeatedly rejected his attempts to copyright an AI-generated image. The judge cited previous cases, including the famous monkey selfie case, to support her decision. While acknowledging the potential for AI to be used as a tool in creating new art, the judge emphasized the need for human input. Thaler plans to appeal the ruling.

via The Verge|

#ai-generated-art #copyright #judges-ruling

intellectual-property-law2 years ago•2 min saved

US Judge Rules AI-Generated Art Uncopyrightable

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that art created by artificial intelligence (AI) is not protected by copyright law. The judge upheld a finding from the U.S. Copyright Office, stating that works generated by AI without human involvement are not eligible for copyright protection. The debate over copyrightable AI art continues, with some arguing that AI should be recognized as an author. The U.S. Copyright Office has expressed openness to granting protection on a case-by-case basis for AI-generated work created with human involvement. The ruling has implications for artists and those in the creative industry, as concerns grow about the potential impact of AI on jobs and the quality of art.

via Mashable|

#ai #art #copyright

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US Copyright Office Rules AI-Generated Images from Text Cannot be Copyrighted, with Exceptions.

The US Copyright Office has ruled that images generated by AI models in response to text prompts cannot be copyrighted in the US. The office stated that the "traditional elements of authorship" are determined and executed by the technology, not the human user. However, it left the door open to granting copyright protections to works with AI-generated elements, depending on the circumstances. The ruling came after the office determined that images generated by Midjourney and used in a graphic novel were not copyrightable.

via Engadget|