Vol. 11, Issue 10, Part E (2025)

Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the domain of creativity, fundamentally transforming the way works of art, literature, and innovation are produced. As machine learning systems evolve from assistive tools to autonomous creators, the traditional principles of copyright authorship, originality, and ownership are being profoundly challenged. This research paper critically examines the legal and philosophical dilemmas surrounding AI-generated works within the framework of existing copyright law. It explores whether current legal doctrines, grounded in human creativity and moral agency, are adequate to govern a world increasingly shaped by intelligent algorithms capable of independent creative output. The study adopts a comparative and analytical approach, drawing upon legal developments from jurisdictions such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. It evaluates how different legal systems interpret the concept of authorship in light of AI’s expanding capabilities and identifies gaps in existing legislative frameworks. The paper further addresses the ethical, moral, and economic dimensions of recognizing AI-generated creativity, including concerns about accountability, transparency, and cultural authenticity. Ultimately, the research advocates for a transformative legal framework that reconciles human and machine creativity through hybrid authorship models, sui generis protection, and international harmonization under the guidance of WIPO and TRIPS. The study concludes that copyright law must evolve not by rejecting AI’s potential, but by ethically integrating it into the creative ecosystem to ensure justice, innovation, and human dignity in the digital age.