In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. It has transformed several industries, such as healthcare, finance, marketing, and entertainment. However, the explosion of AI has also come with a surge of litigation and policy changes. Because of AI’s capability to gather massive amounts of existing data and produce new output, many artists, companies, and individuals that own copyrighted works are suing the creators of AI generators. This development has forced the U.S. government (the “Government”) to address issues relating to AI and copyright to ensure that individuals who own copyrighted works are protected.

Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence (“AI”) as, “a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers,” or, “the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human behavior.” Since the 1950s, various computer scientists have developed theories to research, develop, and implement artificial intelligence for the benefit of society, and have been pressed with deep philosophical and ethical questions along the way.