AI-Assisted Works Can Get Copyright If Creatively Modified, Says US Copyright Office

AI-Assisted Works Can Get Copyright If Creatively Modified, Says US Copyright Office

The growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative fields has sparked widespread debate over copyright protection. As AI-generated content becomes more sophisticated, questions about authorship, intellectual property rights, and originality have become central issues. A new report from the U.S. Copyright Office, released on January 30, 2025, provides greater clarity on how AI-assisted works can be copyrighted. The report reinforces the principle that human creativity remains the key factor in determining copyright eligibility. While AI can assist artists, musicians, writers, and filmmakers, it cannot independently claim copyright. This decision could have major implications for industries like film, music, publishing, … Read more

Paul Schrader Says AI Can Mimic Great Storytellers and Generate Ideas Effortlessly

Paul Schrader Says AI Can Mimic Great Storytellers and Generate Ideas Effortlessly

Paul Schrader on AI’s Power to Mimic Legendary Storytellers Veteran filmmaker Paul Schrader, known for classics like Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, is no stranger to innovation in the cinematic arts. But his recent exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) has led him to a surprising conclusion: AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are already capable of generating creative, original, and fully fleshed-out storytelling ideas—something Schrader believes could redefine the creative process in filmmaking. Taking to Facebook to share his experiences, Schrader revealed he used ChatGPT to brainstorm film concepts not only for himself but for legendary directors like Paul Thomas … Read more