Art in Brief AI, Copyright, and Art
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May 13, 2025 
Atreya Mathur, a legal expert specializing in AI and copyright law, dives into the intriguing case of Thaler v Perlmutter. She explores the complexities of AI-generated art and its copyright implications, discussing key issues of ownership and ethical dilemmas faced by artists. The conversation touches on the balance between human creativity and AI’s role in art creation, along with the evolving stance of the U.S. Copyright Office on authorship. Attendees will gain insight into the legal challenges artists encounter in this new frontier.
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Personal AI Art Experience
- Atreya Mathur created AI-generated artworks she loved and hung them in her room, prompting questions about copyright use in personal contexts.
- She explored what legal and ethical limits apply when AI art is used beyond private enjoyment.
Diverse Artist Perspectives on AI
- Artists have mixed reactions to generative AI, from embracing collaboration to cautious rejection.
- The core legal issues revolve around authorship, ownership, and the training data's source.
Copyright Challenges in AI Training
- AI training often uses copyrighted artworks from social media and image sites without clear authorization.
- Determining if AI outputs infringe depends on whether they are transformative enough for fair use.
