Hi Class,
I recently came across the idea of Predictive Bots through my research for the class presentation, looking at the intersection between technology, art, and intellectual property. Disnovation is “an algorithm that turns the latest media headlines into artistic concepts.” The algorithm is keen on identifying emerging trends and combining topical keywords to generate artworks in a fully automated manner. With the prospect of unlocking previously “unthinkable” connections between emerging concepts, the resulting artwork seeks to parallel and caricature the predictability of contemporary art.
I am curious to learn about the IP implications that may arise from this innovative project. For now, it seems like the Bot is simply drawing from the public domain to generate “artwork” that can range from being thought-provoking to absurd caricatures. However, what happens when a human artist copies the machine-generated artwork? Can Disnovation sue artists for infringement of its work? What about “moral rights”, what happens when the artwork produced by Disnovation gets denigrated by another artist?
Clearly, the law is still working hard to catch up to the speed at which technology is generating artistic innovations. Personally, I think it helps to facilitate interesting discussions in all three domains and prompts the legal world to confront the inevitability of AI playing a much larger role in IP in the coming decade.
Communications Law