Problem about the Application of the Principle of Originality under Copyright Law: A Study of Works Created Using Generative Al
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Originality is a fundamental criterion for determining whether a work is eligible for copyright protection. However, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Generative Al) which is capable of autonomously producing works by imitating human creative processes has posed significant challenges to the traditional conceptual framework underlying the notion of originality. This research aims to examine the characteristics and legal status of creative works produced through the use of generative Al by categorizing them into two types: (1) works generated by artificial intelligence (Al-generated works), and (2) works in which humans employ artificial intelligence as a tool to assist the creative process (Al-assisted works). The study adopts a comparative legal research methodology, analyzing statutory provisions, regulatory practices, and relevant case studies concerning the application of the originality requirement under copyright law in Thailand and selected foreign jurisdictions, namely the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the People's Republic of China. The objective is to examine the legal problems arising from the application of the originality requirement under Thai copyright law in the context of each category of Al-related works.
The findings indicate that the current originality requirement under Thai copyright law, which remains firmly grounded in a human-centered conception of authorship, is not yet capable of adequately accommodating creative outputs involving artificial intelligence particularly in the situations where the roles of human creators and Al systems overlap. This has resulted in legal uncertainty regarding the determination of authorship and the scope of copyright protection. Ultimately, this research proposes policy recommendations aimed at adapting the application of the originality requirement to align with technological developments, thereby fostering an appropriate and sustainable balance between the protection of creators’ rights and the promotion of innovation in the digital age.
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