EFF to Courts: Don’t Rewrite Copyright Over AI Hype
Summary
The article argues against rewriting copyright law due to AI hype, urging courts to resist expanding protections for AI-generated works. It cites historical cautionary examples like the VTR case and argues that copyright should promote new expressive works and not empower gatekeepers. It also notes research suggesting AI models are unlikely to produce infringing outputs and highlights examples of artists using AI to augment creativity.