The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has raised new legal issues in the field of copyright, particularly regarding the status and protection of works produced by artificial intelligence systems. AI is capable of producing works that appear original and complex, but its legal status as a creator remains a matter of debate because AI is not a legal subject with will and legal responsibility. Based on Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright, copyright can only arise from human creativity, feelings, and intentions that contain elements of creativity and originality. Therefore, works produced with the help of AI are still recognized as the property of humans who play a role in designing, directing, or controlling the creative process. Copyright principles such as the declarative, constitutive, originality, justice, moral rights, and economic rights are the main basis for maintaining a balance between protection for human creators and technological progress. The results of this study confirm that AI only functions as an aid in the creation process, while copyright recognition remains inherent in humans as the primary legal subject. Adaptive regulatory updates are needed so that copyright law in Indonesia can provide effective, fair, and aligned protection with the development of artificial intelligence-based digital technology.
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