Legal scholars are currently debating the future of copyright in an era of machine-generated content. The rapid advancement of technology has led to the rise of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Midjourney. These AI systems make content creation faster and easier than ever. However, a critical question remains: Who owns the copyright for AI-generated content?

In August 2023, a U.S. federal court ruled that AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted because it lacks human authorship. This decision aligns with the legal stance of the European Union and Germany, where copyright protection also requires that a work be an original creation by a human being.

In this evolving context, copyright platforms aim to support creators by offering timestamping and documentation services. These tools help establish human involvement in AI-assisted works, providing a way to assert authorship and protect intellectual property in the changing digital landscape.

As AI continues to reshape the creative industries, the legal system must evolve to balance innovation with the protection of human creativity. While current laws still prioritize human authorship, tools like CreaFREE offer valuable solutions for creators navigating this new frontier. If a private patent proves that a human being is clearly at the origin of the design and object of the AI, copyright protection must apply.

We recognize that original photos belong to the photographer. With AI, though the artist works faster, the idea expressed by an artist and executed by a robot can be original. He just needs to prove his authorship.