The world of artificial intelligence continues to make major
strides. Machines like StarryAI, DALL.E 2, and ChatGPT can learn
quickly, create fascinating works of art, and even answer
questions, just like a person.
However, there is a question regarding whether these
machine-generated works should be protected under copyright
laws.
The Copyright Act of 2005 (Act 690) in Ghana only protects
literary and artistic works that are original and created by a
citizen or resident of the country. The definition of an author in
this act specifically refers to a person who
creates a work.
It is therefore clear, that artificial intelligence systems,
which are made up of algorithms designed to mimic human
intelligence, cannot be considered as individuals under the law.
Neither can the computers that facilitate their operations be
considered as individuals. Therefore, works produced by artificial
intelligence are not eligible for copyright protection under Act
690.
