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A Jurisprudential Analysis of Conundrum of Authorship and Generative AI through the Prism of Copyright Laws

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Shruti Das1, *, Deepshikha Sharma2, Rahi Alhat Ajabe3
1Department of Law, Vishwakarma University, Pune, India
2Department of Law, Vishwakarma University, Pune, India
3Department of Law, Vishwakarma University, Pune, India
*Corresponding author. Email: shruti.das@vupune.ac.in
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Shruti Das
Available Online 6 January 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-948-3_63How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Generative AI; Copyright Law; Authorship; Intellectual Property Rights; Sui Generis Rights
Abstract

The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) presents a foundational challenge to copyright law, disrupting traditional legal doctrines centered on human creators. This paper addresses the jurisprudential problem of AI authorship by first examining established legal philosophies, primarily John Locke's "sweat of the brow" doctrine and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's personality theory, to frame the historical context of human-centric copyright. Building on this theoretical base, the analysis proceeds to a comparative study of landmark judicial decisions and legislative frameworks across various jurisdictions, revealing the global complexities and divergent approaches to accommodating AI-generated works. Based on these findings, the paper concludes with specific policy suggestions aimed at creating a balanced legal environment. We propose the establishment of a sui generis right for entirely AI-generated works to foster innovation without granting full copyright protection. Additionally, we recommend mandatory transparency protocols and clearer guidelines for determining "human creative control" to manage this hybrid creative ecosystem, ensuring that human ingenuity remains at the core of intellectual property rights..

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Innovation with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2025 (ICSIAIML 2025)
Series
Advances in Intelligent Systems Research
Publication Date
6 January 2026
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978-94-6463-948-3
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1951-6851
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10.2991/978-94-6463-948-3_63How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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