The reasoning of the board takes his explanation for granted. As a result, if someone attempted to copyright a similar work by claiming it was a product of their own creativity done by a computer, the result might be different. If Thaler files a lawsuit after being rejected, a court could reach a different conclusion about his work.
Despite this, the Copyright Office emphasizes the value of human agency in machine-produced works. The bounds of that conclusion could be explored for years to come as AI becomes a bigger component of artists’ repertoires.
