US confirms AI cannot be an author—but this is just the start

The US Court of Appeals in Stephen Thaler v Shira Perlmutter, et al backed the Copyright Office but left questions unanswered. Experts share their take on strategies, alternative protections, and potential global disparities in light of the key decision.

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US confirms AI cannot be an author—but this is just the start

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