AI and Publishing: FAQ for Writers

Many people are misinformed about generative AI and large language models, especially those who learn about it from social media. This FAQ aims to provide a judgment-free zone with the clearest statement of what the law and courts currently say about AI, primarily in the United States. The guide covers copyrighting AI-assisted work, AI training and fair use, AI licensing, AI in book contracts, disclosure of AI use, AI detection, and proving or certifying human authorship. The US Copyright Office confirmed that existing copyright law is adequate to handle AI-assisted works, and that no new legislation is needed. Human authors are entitled to copyright for the creative selection, coordination, or arrangement of AI-generated material, creative modifications to AI outputs, and any expression that is genuinely their own.

  • If you primarily learn about generative AI and large language models from social media, or from the opinions of average people, then it’s likely you are misinformed about it.
  • Whether human contributions to AI-generated outputs are sufficient to constitute authorship must be analyzed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Wholly AI-generated text without modification is not copyrightable.
📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you’re using AI in your writing, understanding the current copyright landscape is crucial, and this guide offers a solid starting point.

Source: Jane Friedman Blog  | 
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