What Are the Copyright Rules Around AI Art?

Can AI art be copyrighted? And what's the deal with AI art generators and copyright infringement? Here's what we know.

By Ruby Helyer Updated Oct 3, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT Ruby has been a freelance writer since 2020, initially starting in the sustainability and wellness sector. After graduating from her master’s in English with a concentration in creative writing in 2021, Ruby began working for MUO in 2022 and for XDA in 2024. Her writing focuses on creative technology, which goes hand-in-hand with her experience as a graphic designer and photographer, following on from her graphic communication BA in 2016. Besides a vested interest in art and creative technology, Ruby is a keen traveler and animal lover. She’s a B

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