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Artist receives US copyright registration for AI-assisted comic book

Kris Kashtanova, a New York-based artist, received US copyright registration for their graphic novel Zarya of the Dawn, which features AI-generated artwork created using Midjourney. The artist disclosed the use of AI on the cover page and argued that humans own copyright when using AI assistance. The registration was granted effective September 15, 2022.

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2022-09-15
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Midjourney
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Midjourney
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