Who Owns the Copyright to AI-Generated Art?

U.S. precedents hold that copyright is not recognized without human creativity. South Korea is likely to follow a similar trend. If you plan to use it commercially, I recommend adding minimal edits or compositions to AI images to incorporate human creativity.

I had a similar concern. First of all, if you use a paid Midjourney plan, commercial usage rights are guaranteed, so you've checked that condition, right? Still, the fact that copyright registration might not be possible is a risk. Consulting a lawyer would be the most reliable option.

It's true that it's legally ambiguous, but in reality, many people are using AI images commercially. I haven't really heard of any cases where problems have arisen yet. However, just to be safe, for important projects, it's probably safer to draw them yourself or buy them from stock sites.

If a person adds some manual work to an AI image, would it be recognized as having copyright? For example, I'm curious if editing a Midjourney result in Photoshop or creating a collage would make a difference. The legal standards are ambiguous, so it's confusing.

I heard that the U.S. Copyright Office recently stated that AI-generated images can be registered if there is sufficient human creative contribution. South Korea might also release similar guidelines soon. In the meantime, make sure to thoroughly research the legal aspects before using them.

I just use it, lol. For small projects or social media, it doesn't seem to be a big issue. Of course, if there's serious money involved, you should be careful, but realistically, AI image enforcement doesn't seem very strict. However, the law might change later, so keep records.

There are no precedents in Korea yet, so it's a bit cautious, but I understand that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is discussing AI copyright issues. For commercial use, checking the license is a priority, and if copyright registration is needed, it seems best to consult an expert.

AI image copyright issues are a hot topic worldwide. While Europe emphasizes human creativity, Japan tends to be more lenient with AI training data. South Korea is expected to fall somewhere in the middle. Until the laws become clearer, it might be best to take a conservative approach.

I add my own hand-drawn elements to Midjourney images. That way, at least there's a justification of 'derivative work,' which puts my mind at ease. Using AI images entirely as-is carries risks, so I recommend making some modifications.