Who Owns AI-Generated Content

The legal landscape is murky and evolving.

Current state:
- US: Copyright office says AI-only works can't be copyrighted
- EU: Similar stance emerging
- Hybrid works: Human+AI may qualify (human contribution key)
- Training data: Multiple lawsuits ongoing

Practical implications:
- You can use AI output commercially (generally)
- You probably can't claim copyright on pure AI output
- AI platforms have their own terms of service
- Your prompt may give you some rights (varies by platform)

Best practice:
- Read platform terms of service
- Add substantial human creative input
- Document your creative contribution
- Consult a lawyer for high-stakes content