In early March, the United States Supreme Court refused to process an appeal regarding copyright protection for a work created by the artificial intelligence Dabus, developed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler. This case had been through various legal stages over the years, and the Supreme Court's decision to reject the appeal means that the previous ruling by the copyright office stands. According to the copyright office, since the work was created by a machine and not a human, it cannot be considered for copyright protection.

The prevalence of AI-generated content is increasing in everyday life, with platforms like Spotify featuring a significant amount of AI-produced material. This rise in AI-generated works is leading to a blurring of lines for the average consumer, who may not distinguish between human-made and machine-made content or care significantly about the origin of their entertainment. As AI becomes more integrated into creative industries, its impact on originality and copyright is becoming a contentious issue.

Creative professionals have raised concerns about so-called 'AI artists,' as this skepticism is based on the understanding that creative work demands emotional depth and skill to express it artistically. Machines, lacking emotions, cannot replicate the human experiences that inform true artistic expression, prompting discussions and debates about the value of human creativity versus machine-generated outputs.