South Korea: AI-generated content not protected by copyright regulations

The South Korean government has recently made it clear thatAIThe generated content will not be protected by copyright. This decision was made in order to avoid copyright issues that could hinder the widespread use of AI technology and to promote Korea as a powerhouse in the copyright industry.

In his "Four Strategies for Realizing a Strong Copyright Nation," published by South Korea's Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Incheon Yoo, made it clear that copyright registration of AI-generated content that has not been created by a human being is not permitted. He emphasized that registration is only possible for creative ideas that can clearly convey human thoughts and emotions. This decision will soon be announced in the "AI Copyright Guide" for AI companies, copyright owners and users.

The Korean government's decision aims to eliminate copyright blind spots, increase transparency in the copyright industry, and proactively deal with the distribution of illegal content overseas. Korea hopes to increase the size of its copyright industry from 24.4 trillion won to 430 trillion won between 2022 and 2027, and increase the size of its copyright export industry from 15.5 billion dollars to 25 billion dollars.

This decision will have an impact on both the AI industry and the copyright industry. On the one hand, it will be easier for AI companies to develop and promote their products and services without worrying about copyright issues. On the other hand, copyright owners will need to revisit their rights and interests to ensure that their works are properly protected. The Korean government's decision aims to promote the widespread use and development of AI technology while ensuring the healthy and sustainable development of the copyright industry. This will help Korea enhance the competitiveness and influence of its copyright industry globally.