Can you copyright artwork made using AI?

This NPR Planet Money Indicator podcast episode discusses the complex copyright issues surrounding AI-generated art. The episode features an interview with Emma Jacobs, who explores the legal challenges of determining copyright ownership when AI tools are involved in creative processes. The discussion centers on a specific case involving Ankit Sani, who registered an AI-generated image (a sunset photo styled like Van Gogh's Starry Night) with copyright offices globally, listing both himself and the AI as authors. The varying responses from copyright offices in India, the U.S., and Canada highlight the lack of established international legal frameworks for AI-generated works. The podcast also includes perspectives from David Feuer, a Canadian intellectual property lawyer, and Karis Craig, a law professor, who discuss the implications of these cases for the future of copyright law and AI's role in creative fields.