AI, Copyright, and the Creative Mind at Ghibli

We live in an age where artificial intelligence can draw, write, and make music. We can get beautiful images, create cinematic videos, and even finish an entire book with just a few clicks. But behind all that convenience, there's always a question. “Whose creation is this, and who owns the copyright?”

AI and copyright, where are we now?

Rules for AI copyright are currently being made around the world. But we don't have a fully organized answer yet.

• United Statesruled that “AI outputs that do not involve human creativity are not copyrightable,” meaning that they are not legally protected if no human handiwork is involved.
• 欧洲is a bit more flexible. Another interpretation is that it's how a person types the prompt and how they orchestrate the outcome that counts as creative.
• United Kingdom This is also still under discussion. The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Copyright Council have been holding several discussions, but no clear guidelines have been presented.

This means that the current AI copyright is “Ongoing”for each country. Today's answer may change tomorrow, and different countries may have completely different results.

The Nature of Copyright as Seen by Ghibli

Let's take the story in a slightly different direction. Think of the work of the Ghibli studio. Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro... When you look at them, you're not just moved by the pretty pictures; you're moved by the breath of the characters, the philosophy behind them, and the atmosphere created by the music.

In fact, copyright at the Ghibli Studio is very strictly controlled. It's not just about the rights to “one painting”, Fences to protect the minds and philosophies of creatorsBy reproducing Ghibli's world without permission, you're not just taking an image, you're taking the spirit of the creator.

It's interesting to note that a Ghibli artist in Korea responded “thank you” when he saw a Ghibli-style profile picture created using AI. When he saw that many people had changed their photos to Ghibli style and posted them on social media, he said, “I'm actually grateful to see that people love Ghibli as much as I do.” Despite the studio's strict copyright control, the artist saw ‘love‘ before "infringement".

This is where I'm impressed: copyright isn't just a legal protection, The mind of the creator and respect for itIt's when they come together that they really mean something. Ghibli's attitude reminds us that, in the end, copyright can be both a ‘right to be defended‘ and a "joy to be shared.

A similar sensibility is needed when looking at the issue of AI copyright: it's not just about whether something can or cannot be protected by law, it's about “whose mind is behind this creation?”.

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AI and humans, creating together

AI-generated paintings are amazing: beautiful landscapes unfold in seconds, with details that look like they were painted by a famous artist. But there's one thing missing. That is. ‘Why I want to paint this picture’is the value.

Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki once said in an interview, “I want to tell children that the world is beautiful.” His work isn't just about technology, A heart for peoplefrom the beginning. AI can't have this mind yet, but we can use it as a tool to help us express our minds more fully.

The future of copyright, then, is not just a matter of ‘protecting rights., “Whose heart is in it”in the process. If humans are involved to set the direction, infuse the message, and finalize the story, the result will remain a human creation.

Conclude with an emotional touch

AI is rapidly changing the world. But the fundamental concerns surrounding copyright haven't changed. Creating is all about leaving your markis the value.

Just as a Ghibli painting isn't just an image, it's a world of the creator's life and philosophy, AI-generated artwork only becomes meaningful when we infuse it with our own philosophy.

So I would like to believe that. “In the age of creativity with AI, copyright will not just be a device of the law, but another way to protect the mind.”

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Wrapping up

Writing, drawing, and making videos with AI is becoming the norm, but at the end of the day, it's all about “why did I make this?” Copyright is a system and a fence to protect that heart. That's why Ghibli's work still moves us.

One truth that won't change in the age of AI, Creating is all about the heartin the list.