Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Survey

The rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) present a serious challenge to the American copyright system and future advancements in the AI industry. These industries rely on intellectual property protections to maintain equilibrium between productivity, remuneration, and competitiveness. American policymakers, however, have paid little attention to the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright protection. This study collects data from AI scientists, tech policy experts, and copyright scholars which shows that while intelligent software is an important contributor to American cultural development, half of the respondents believe that the US Copyright Office is not prepared to deal with an influx of computer-generated works.