The US Copyright Office says protections for AI-assisted artistic works depend on whether AI’s contributions reflect the author’s “own mental conception” (Blake Brittain/Reuters)

Blake Brittain / Reuters:
The US Copyright Office says protections for AI-assisted artistic works depend on whether AI’s contributions reflect the author’s “own mental conception”  —  The U.S. Copyright Office issued new guidance on Wednesday to clarify when artistic works created with the help of artificial intelligence are copyright eligible.