생성형 AI 창작물에 대한 저작권 고찰 - 출판물을 중심으로 -

Abstract

Background As artificial intelligence technologies become increasingly sophisticated, generative AI has recently made inroads into what is uniquely human: creativity. The rise of generative AI is also impacting the publishing world, raising questions about copyrighted works. Copyrighting generative AI will have a significant impact on the future direction of the design industry. Therefore, this study aims to propose the types of copyright holders of generative AI publications and how to improve copyright. Methods For the theoretical review, we used a literature review to understand the concept of copyright and the issue of copyright infringement by generative AI. Based on the content of copyright regulations in each country, we investigated the current status of copyright recognition for generative AI. Based on this, we will look at the current status of creative publications using generative AI, as well as the case results of actual copyright cases, to suggest the types of copyright holders and ways to improve copyright. Result The concept of copyright for generative AI creations is defined as “human” creations. To be copyrighted by humans, generative AI must be used as a tool and have a high degree of human creative contribution. Conclusion First, we categorized the copyright types of ‘generative AI publications into generative AI users, developers, co-creators, attribution as a public work’. Second, to improve the copyright of generative AI publications, it is necessary to ‘redefine the concept of works, enact special laws for generative AI works, and utilize corporate services as a way to regulate them’. We hope that this research will serve as a basis for future revisions to copyright laws for generative AI creations.