Who Owns AI-Generated Work? Navigating Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Who really owns the creative work produced with artificial intelligence? In this episode our hosts untangle the complex legal landscape explored in the June 2026 Indie Author Magazine article, "AI Copyright for Indie: Where We Stand Now" by Chelle Honiker From copyright basics to billion-dollar court battles, our hosts break down the facts every indie creator needs to know about authorship, ownership, and rights in the age of AI.Tune in as Paige and Reed examine landmark cases, the evolving rules on AI-generated and AI-assisted work, what documentation you must keep, and why international copyright law may leave your digital rights up in the air. Whether you use AI to draft a story, design a cover, or streamline your workflow, this deep dive gives you clarity and actionable guidance for protecting your creative career.The Nightmare Scenario: Losing ownership to AI 00:00Laying the Legal Foundation: Why copyright requires a human author 03:00Prompting vs. Authorship: Where the law draws the line in collaboration 06:00The Spectrum of AI Use: What makes your work protectable? 07:30Training Data Wars: Inside the Fair Use Triangle 09:00Case Spotlight: When is your AI-assisted project "yours"? 15:00Practical Guidance: Documenting and defending your creative process 17:00International Curveballs: How global copyright law complicates everything 18:30No matter where you are on your AI journey, this episode equips you with the knowledge to navigate the shifting boundaries of creative ownership.