Rethinking Ownership and Copyright in the AI Revolution
Is Copyright Dead in the Age of AI?
It’s a question more of us need to ask—especially those of us in creative industries, marketing, and any field built on ideas.
Here’s what I believe we should be discussing:
Where did our copyright laws come from in the first place?
They aren’t laws of physics—they’re social constructs designed to balance competing priorities: protecting creators, rewarding investment, fueling innovation, and benefiting society.What happens when AI can replicate or remix anything—art, video, code—in seconds?
Do we cling to old frameworks, or do we start fresh with “blank canvas thinking”?How do we protect the incentives to create while embracing the democratization of creativity?
Today, anyone can generate content inspired by (or copied from) what came before. But let’s be honest—this isn’t new. The greatest artists in history were master remixers.
The difference now is scale. And speed. And accessibility.
So here’s the real tension:
Are we risking a world where creators no longer get paid or recognized?
Or are we unlocking a renaissance of participation and innovation?
The answers won’t be easy. But the conversation is essential. If we get this right, we can build copyright laws fit for a world where more people than ever can create—and still ensure the economic incentives that drive original work.
💡 What do you think? Is it time to rethink copyright from the ground up?