US Copyright Office clarifies criteria for AI-generated work

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US Copyright Office clarifies criteria for AI-generated work

Sukanya Sarkar
December 16 2022
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In a letter addressed to two US senators, the copyright office said applicants must identify and disclaim any AI-led element in their applications

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Sukanya manages the special projects published on Managing IP, including the IP Ones to Watch, 50 Most Influential People in IP and What Corporates Want. She also covers all IP-related issues in Asia including trademark, copyright, patent and design matters.
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