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ARTICLE · 28 JANUARY 2026

AI And Copyright Law: Who Owns AI-Generated Content?

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The rise of AI-generated content has triggered a global legal debate. Who owns the rights: the human behind the machine, the AI system itself, or no one at all?

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Preeti Sharma
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Key Takeaway: AI-generated Content Ownership

The rise of AI-generated content has triggered a global legal debate. Who owns the rights: the human behind the machine, the AI system itself, or no one at all?

India is now facing its first AI copyright showdown, making it a crucial moment to rethink copyright frameworks. The balance between innovation and intellectual property protection will define the future of creativity, commerce, and law in the digital era.

The Delhi High Court's ongoing case (ANI v. OpenAI (2024)) is the first major judicial scrutiny of generative AI in India. While no final judgment has been delivered, the case may shape how courts view liability for AI training and authorship

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