The U.S. Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a precedent-setting case on artificial intelligence and copyright law. The case, Anderson v. New Creations AI, asks whether content created by autonomous AI systems can receive copyright—and who owns those rights.
The dispute began when author and artist Linda Anderson accused a startup of using her unpublished drafts as training data. The company, New Creations AI, later released a bestselling fantasy novel that closely resembled her work. Anderson argues the startup unlawfully exploited her material. New Creations AI insists its system generated the book independently.
Legal experts hypothesize the verdict could significantly transform sectors including publishing, motion picture production, and programming. Should the Court acknowledge copyright for artificially intelligent works devoid of human origination, long-held perceptions of intellectual property may disintegrate.
In October 2025, the Court will hear arguments on the matter and likely deliver a ruling by mid-2026. The case has reanimated discussions regarding principled AI application, creative personhood, and mechanized innovation in culture.
Several large technology companies submitted friend-of-the-court briefs backing New Creations AI’s stance.
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