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AI Art and Copyright Infringement | The Lowdown

It has been said that it is impossible to come up with a truly original idea in the arts, and that may be true. Many of the greatest works are riffs or adaptations of art that has come before. The difference lies in how much originality the second artist brings to their new work. Does the art contain a stylistic difference or new point of view? Or is it simply a “rip-off”?

October 10, 2025

A modern art gallery with a series of large abstract portrait paintings displayed on white walls. The works feature bold, colorful brushstrokes in bright hues of pink, yellow, teal, and orange, blending expressive facial features with geometric abstraction. The clean, minimal gallery space with polished floors and ceiling spotlights enhances the vivid impact of the artworks.

AI Art and Copyright Infringement | The Lowdown

It has been said that it is impossible to come up with a truly original idea in the arts, and that may be true. Many of the greatest works are riffs or adaptations of art that has come before. The difference lies in how much originality the second artist brings to their new work. Does the art contain a stylistic difference or new point of view? Or is it simply a “rip-off”?

October 10, 2025