Currently, most countries including Korea do not recognize copyright for AI-generated images, videos, and music themselves. This is because copyright law defines copyrighted works as ‘creative works expressing human thoughts or emotions’.
1. Copyright recognition criteria
Copyright may be recognized for additional editing, arrangement, composition, and other creative work that users add to AI-generated content.
2. Essential precautions for commercial use
The most important thing is to ensure the generation process does not infringe on others’ copyrights, trademarks, or portrait rights.
Do not infringe others’ rightsUsing celebrity faces, well-known characters (e.g., Disney, Marvel), or specific brand logos for commercial purposes without permission from rights holders may result in legal issues.
Final responsibilityThe final responsibility lies with the user to ensure generated content complies with relevant laws and does not infringe on others’ rights.
Laws regarding AI and copyright are continuously evolving, so we recommend seeking professional legal advice for important commercial use.
