Courts dispute copyright for AI software

The author argues that the widespread assumption that AI-generated works lack copyright protection is challenged by emerging legal precedents and industry realities, particularly in software development where AI code generation is rapidly scaling. While courts in jurisdictions like the US have generally denied copyright to machine-sole works, courts in China, India, and the UK have shown more permissive interpretations of human contribution and statutory computer-generated authorship provisions. This creates a complex global landscape that could profoundly impact software valuation, licensing, and the broader copyright industry. Open article →