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20/06/2025 - Chinese Court Denies Copyright on AI-Generated Content (China)

argument: Notizie/News - Intellectual Property Law

Source: IAM Media

IAM Media covers a groundbreaking ruling by a Chinese court denying copyright protection to AI-generated content on the grounds that there was insufficient human input involved in the creation process. This marks the first time a Chinese court has explicitly addressed the copyright status of AI-created works. The court emphasized the necessity of meaningful human creative contribution for copyright eligibility under Chinese law.

The article explains the legal reasoning behind the decision and its implications for AI developers and content creators in China. It highlights the challenges faced by AI-generated works in securing intellectual property rights and discusses how this ruling might influence future cases and policy developments. The decision underscores ongoing global debates on the role of human creativity in AI-related copyright law.