AI and Authorship - Redefining Copyright in the Digital Age

Abstract

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of content creation, challenging the traditional boundaries of authorship and copyright law. In India, as in many parts of the world, the legal framework governing copyright is predicated on human authorship, leaving a significant gap in the regulation of AI-generated works. This paper delves into the complexities of integrating AI into the existing copyright regime in India, examining the nuances of authorship, originality, and ownership in the context of digital innovation. Through a comparative analysis with international jurisdictions and the exploration of the Indian Copyright Act, this study highlights the inadequacies of current laws to address novel issues posed by AI in content creation. It discusses challenges of recognizing AI-generated works within traditional definitions of authorship and originality, alongside the economic and ethical implications for human creators and the creative industry at large. The article proposes a redefinition of authorship and suggests amendments to the copyright law that acknowledge the unique nature of AI-generated content, advocating for a legal framework that balances the interests of creators, users, and the public