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Date of Award
5-6-2026
Document Type
Video Recording
Abstract
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into research and creative processes, questions of authorship and ownership have taken on new urgency. This session provides a practical overview of how U.S. copyright law applies to AI-generated and AI-assisted works. Current legal interpretations reaffirm that copyright protection is grounded in human creativity, positioning AI as a tool rather than an author. The presentation explores when AI-assisted works may qualify for protection, the risks associated with relying solely on AI-generated content, and strategies for preserving human authorship within evolving scholarly practices.
Recommended Citation
Whitfield, Sierra, "Subject Librarianship and AI Competencies: Librarian Perspectives" (2026). 2026 Southeastern Conference (SEC) AI Library Summit. 4.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/sec-ai-2026/4
