AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND COPYRIGHT LAW: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE U.S.A. AND UZBEKISTAN

This article examines the evolving challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to traditional copyright frameworks, focusing specifically on AI-generated content. It begins by defining AI-generated works and exploring why these outputs disrupt long-standing legal principles, such as human authorship, originality, and creative expression. The article then conducts a comparative legal analysis between the United States and Uzbekistan—two jurisdictions with markedly different levels of technological development and legal infrastructure. In the U.S., copyright protection is explicitly reserved for human creators, as reinforced by recent case law and the U.S. Copyright Office’s guidance. Conversely, Uzbekistan's legal framework does not yet address AI-generated content, offering both challenges due to legal uncertainty and opportunities for progressive reform. The article highlights the lack of legal precedent in Uzbekistan and underscores the importance of establishing a coherent IP policy that balances innovation and legal protection. Through this comparative approach, the article aims to inform policymakers, scholars, and practitioners on how different jurisdictions can adapt or reform copyright law in response to AI advancements. It concludes by advocating for flexible, forward-looking legal strategies that accommodate technological change while upholding the fundamental principles of intellectual property.