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AI-Created Art Isn’t Copyrightable, Judge Says In Ruling That Could Give Hollywood Studios Pause (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I believe this is wrong. They can't copyright an AI-generated script, but the performance and film based on a script is copyrightable.

Think about this: can you copy and sell the Leonardo and Claire Danes Romeo and Juliet because Shakespeare's work is in the public domain? No. You cannot.