Chinese Court Upholds Copyright for AI-Generated Art in Landmark Ruling

A Suzhou court ruled that AI-generated artwork with human creativity qualifies forcopyright protection. Plaintiff Lin adjusted prompts and edited AI images usingPhotoshop, creating a unique heart design. The court ordered a real estate firm to pay￥10,000 for unauthorized use, echoing a 2023 Beijing ruling that human originality inAI content merits legal protection. It clarified that abstract concepts (e.g., "half-heart")aren't copyrightable, balancing creator rights and innovation. The decision highlightsevolving copyright frameworks for AI-era challenges, sparking debates on dynamicrights allocation as technology advances.#ChinaYouth(Photo/VCG)

By Wang Yu, Wang Ziyuan, Li Chenhu (intern), and Hu Xinhong / China YouthDaily