With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, AI generated content is being produced at a pace beyond imagination. At the same time, the variety of such content continues to expand – from texts to images to videos. As the sophistication of such content grows, one question becomes increasingly critical: can AI-generated content receive protection under copyright law, just like works created by humans?

In China, although the copyright law has not yet been amended to address AI-generated content specifically, several courts have already responded to this issue through judicial decisions. These cases offer insight into how Chinese courts apply the law and approach such disputes, providing valuable guidance for copyright holders in their legal practice in China. This article analyzes and summarizes the current judicial stance in China on the legal nature of AI-generated content by reviewing three representative cases.

This article is first published on CTC Legal Media. You can view it HERE.