Industry Jul 29, 2026
Only humans can be ‘authors’ say Canadian music publishers in test case on copyright status of AI-generated works
In short
The debate over the copyright status of AI-generated works continues, and in Canada there’s a key court battle as part of that debate centered on an AI-generated artwork.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Canadian music publishers have intervened in a court case concerning the copyright of AI-generated artwork, arguing that only humans can be considered 'authors.' This legal battle is part of a broader, ongoing debate about the copyright implications of AI-generated content.
The outcome of this Canadian case could have significant ramifications for music copyright law. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
The outcome of this Canadian case could have significant ramifications for music copyright law. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.