A Brief Note on Japan’s AI Race, the Copyright Dilemma, and Generative AI Impact on Authorship

Montserrat Crespín Perales

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A Brief Note on Japan’s AI Race, the Copyright Dilemma, and Generative AI Impact on Authorship

Montserrat Crespín Perales

Abstract

This article delves into the intricate interplay between copyright laws, Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, and the evolving role of authors in the contemporary digital landscape, especially after the irruption of Generative AI systems, as ChatGPT. The paper scrutinizes Japan's approach to copyright in the realm of AI training, highlighting the delicate balance between safeguarding creators' rights and fostering competitiveness in the global market. By examining the concept of "the death of the Author" as elucidated by Roland Barthes, the study explores how AI-generated content challenges traditional notions of authorship and creativity.

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