DALL-E, Stable Diffusion & Midjourney: AI, Copyright & the Berne Convention

Video Duration: 35 Minutes

Why This Video?

AI-generated art is transforming creative industries, but it also raises critical legal and ethical questions. Who owns AI-generated works? Can artists protect their styles from being used without consent? What does international copyright law say about this evolving landscape?

This video takes you deep into these questions, breaking down the complexities of AI-generated content, intellectual property law, and the Berne Convention. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of the legal challenges facing AI art and what they mean for artists, designers, and creative professionals.

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What You Will Learn & Why It Matters

• The core principles of copyright law and how they apply to AI-generated works.
• How DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and MidJourney operate and their impact on artists.
• The Berne Convention s role in protecting creative works internationally.
• How companies profit from AI-generated art and the ethical concerns behind it.
• Why this debate matters and what artists can do to protect their work.

Who Is This For?

• Artists, designers, and illustrators concerned about AI-generated content.
• Lawyers and researchers exploring the legal aspects of AI-generated art.
• Digital creators and AI enthusiasts wanting to understand the legal landscape.
• Anyone curious about the ethical and financial implications of AI in the art world.

Full Timestamp Breakdown

• 00:00 – Intro
• 02:42 – Deep Dive into International Copyright Law
• 04:57 – What Does the Berne Convention Say?
• 07:00 – DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, and the Berne Convention
• 09:57 – The Berne Convention in the USA
• 14:31 – How Can a Breach of the Berne Convention Happen?
• 17:58 – The Core Issue
• 19:09 – The LAION Database
• 20:01 – How Midjourney Inc. Makes Money on Artists Copyrighted Works
• 22:03 – National Copyright Law vs. the Berne Convention
• 23:15 – Law, Ethics, and Morals? Oh, and Money!
• 23:44 – The Core Issue, Continued
• 25:06 – Let s Stand Together as Artists!
• 26:03 – The Broader Perspective
• 29:12 – What is the End Goal?
• 30:41 – It is Quite Simple Really! – Conclusion

About Your Instructor

Jeppe Lyngby is an architect and visualization specialist with 20+ years of professional experience, including work at 3XN and Cenario in Copenhagen. He founded Cadman.dk in 2009 and has also taught architectural visualization at KADK.

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