Authorship and Ownership Issues Raised by AI-Generated Works: A Comparative Analysis

Anthi Gaidartzi; Irini Stamatoudi

doi:10.3390/laws14040057

Authorship and Ownership Issues Raised by AI-Generated Works: A Comparative Analysis

Anthi Gaidartzi
, Irini Stamatoudi

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the creative landscape and challenging traditional copyright frameworks historically focused on human authorship. As AI-generated works become increasingly common, legal systems worldwide are confronted with urgent questions about originality, ownership, and liability. While most jurisdictions adhere to the principle of strict human authorship, a growing trend toward more flexible policies recognizes the transformative potential of these technologies in the creative sectors. This paper examines the complexities and ambiguities of the current copyright systems regarding art created by AI, highlighting the varied international legal approaches and the philosophical discussions surrounding authorship and creativity.

Original language	English
Article number	57
Journal	Laws
Volume	14
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/laws14040057
Publication status	Published - Aug 2025

Keywords

AI ethics
AI regulation
AI-generated works
artificial intelligence
copyright law
intellectual property law

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