Legal aspects of Copyrights responding to Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Analysis of EU and Sri Lanka.

Abstract

The legal issues of copyright protection for works produced by artificial intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are examined in this comparative research. The EU has taken a proactive approach to the problem, attempting to strike a balance between the benefits of AI and human creativity by taking a closer look at definitions of AI systems and AI-assisted outputs. On the other hand, the 2003 Intellectual Property Act (IPA) of Sri Lanka limits authorship to humans, leaving AI-generated works unclear. This study emphasizes how both regions' intellectual property rules need to change to effectively handle the breakthroughs in AI. The study aims to offer frameworks for improved regulation and protection of AI-generated intellectual property, safeguarding both innovation and societal interests. It does this by looking at current legislation, international treaties, and the developing nature of AI.