Pluralistic: Formalities (31 Oct 2026)

In a recent post titled "Formalities," Cory Doctorow discusses the evolving landscape of copyright law as it relates to AI, emphasizing the distinction between human creative work and mere labor. He highlights the stance of the US Copyright Office, which asserts that only human-generated works can be copyrighted. Doctorow argues that while AI can produce outputs, these lack copyright protection due to their non-human origin. He explores the implications for artists and companies using AI and suggests that these entities must now invest more effort in documenting their creative processes to protect their intellectual property rights.