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German copyright ruling signals emerging global divides on AI-assisted works

By Inbar Preiss ( March 2, 2026, 11:30 GMT | Comment) -- A Munich court’s refusal to protect AI-generated logos highlights widening global differences over copyright and artificial intelligence. While Europe and the US require clear human control over creative output, some courts in China have adopted a more expansive view of originality.As courts worldwide grapple with whether — and when — artificial intelligence can produce copyrightable works, early signals suggest a cautious Western consensus and a more permissive Chinese approach....

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