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ARTICLE · 28 MARCH 2024

China Issues Landmark Ruling On Copyright Infringement Involving AI-Generated Images

China has issued the world's first legally binding verdict concerning copyright infringement of AI-generated images, according to news released on Monday.

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China has issued the world's first legally binding verdict concerning copyright infringement of AI-generated images, according to news released on Monday.

The Guangzhou Internet Court ruled on Feb 8 that an AI company was guilty of infringing on copyright and adaptation rights related to the iconic Ultraman series in the process of providing generative AI services.

The dispute centered around the exclusive copyright ownership of the "Ultraman" series images, which had been granted to the plaintiff by the copyright owner. The defendant, an AI company, operated a website offering AI conversation and AI-generated painting services.

The plaintiff, upon investigation, discovered that the images generated by the defendant's website bore striking similarities to its Ultraman images. Additionally, the website's AI drawing feature was only accessible to paying members.

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