AI challenges copyright in gaming industry
AI Dungeon, a text-based fantasy simulation game, raises questions about authorship, ownership, and copyright as users generate narratives with the help of AI.
AI Dungeon, a text-based fantasy simulation game powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3, allows players to create narratives with the assistance of AI. Questions about authorship, ownership, and copyright emerge as users generate stories.
While AI Dungeon has attracted millions of players and produced compelling narratives, it has also faced controversies and legal complexities.
The game’s unique blend of player input and AI-generated responses raises challenging issues regarding who owns the output: the company that developed the AI or the user.
Some games, like Minecraft, grant players ownership of their creations.
The use of AI in gaming opens the question of who owns AI-assisted player-generated stories.
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