How To Copyright Your AI-Rendered Artwork

Now that you created the most awesome artwork, protect it by registering a copyright.

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The first thing to know is that I am not a lawyer. This article is based on my research and opinion and should not be considered legal advice.

I am reading about various controversies regarding AI-generated artwork.

One controversy is whether AI-rendered images should be considered artwork at all. There appears to be a contingent of graphic artists claiming it is not “art.” I’m afraid I have to disagree with their opinion.

AI is a tool, much like a camera is a tool. Would one say that a photograph is non-copyrightable because a mechanical (or electronic) device captured the image? No, of course not; photos are copyrighted all the time.

Interestingly, artists and painter’s had the same issue with the invention of photography as current graphic artists have with AI text-to-Art platforms. Their concern was that it took work away from the artist and devalued their work. Sound familiar? History repeats itself.

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