By Dr. Wei Tong Jay Chu
Certified AI Educator | Certified Generative AI Data Analyst | Singapore
When the law meets AI
In 2023, the artist Chris Farianova Developed a comic book whose name is Don’s Zaria. He wrote the story himself, but Pictures were created using midwestAn AI image tool.
First, the American Copyright Office gave it a copyright certificate for full comedy. Then months after a turn, the office changed its view. They said: “Only text and arrangements have been preserved. AI is not an influx photos.” (Source: ARS TechnicaJes
Why does it make a difference
Decision means AI cannot be “writer” Under the current law, only one person can do. If a person gives an easy gesture but does not control the final creative selection, the output may not be eligible for copyright. It has a major impact for designers, marketers and creators who use tools such as firefly or midwife. I SingaporeOur Copyright Act 2021 Following the same logic, this work should include “the engagement of human intellect”. If it is fully automatic, no property can be claimed.
The way to be safe and smart
- Add your creative input: Use AI as your own AssistantNot your Shift
- Keep the record: Save your gestures and amendments to prove your role.
- Use License or Royalty Free Sources: Respect the rights of other creators.
- Credit “Influenced by” “copy”.
When a person guides AI, the creativity is authentic and safe.
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