Copyright In AI-Assisted Music Creation In Thailand

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how music is created. Songwriters can now use AI to generate lyrics, compose melodies, arrange instruments, and produce complete recordings within minutes. What once required several musicians and producers may now begin with a few written prompts.

However, using AI to create music raises an important copyright question as to who actually created the song and whether the song would be fully eligible for protection under Thai copyright law. The answer depends not simply on whether AI was involved, but on which parts of the work reflect human creativity.

Where Copyright Protection Begins in Songwriting

A song may consist of several distinct creative works (e.g., lyrics, musical composition, arrangement, and sound recording), each potentially qualifying for copyright protection. These elements may be created by one or more individuals and protected independently, meaning a single song may involve different creators, owners, and rights.