AI can write a song in seconds—but can you legally own it?
by AiSongFix Staff | July, 27, 2025.
As AI songwriting tools become increasingly accessible, the issue of AI songwriting ownership is a significant concern. A growing number of creators are asking the same big question:
The short answer? It depends.
The longer answer? Let's walk through what's allowed, what's risky, and what you can do to make your AI-generated song copyrightable and protect your rights as a songwriter.
As of now, the U.S. Copyright Office does not grant copyright protection to works created solely by artificial intelligence without meaningful human authorship.
A common question is: "Can I copyright AI lyrics?"
No. Nor can you copyright AI music.
In other words:
You may wonder: "If I can't copyright AI music, is there another way I can protect AI music?"
No—there is no alternative form of registration that offers the same legal protection as copyright. This applies not only in the United States but in 181 countries that recognize international copyright under the Berne Convention, to which the U.S. is a signatory.
The Copyright Office is clear:
AI can assist, but it can't be the sole creator.
However, there is good news...
The US Copyright Office explains in the AI Registration Guidance, on page 24 of its report Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 2: Copyrightability:
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For an AI-generated song copyright, you must show that you made substantial creative contributions. Examples include:
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Think of the AI as a rough sketch. You need to be the painter who brings the canvas to life.
When submitting a song that includes AI-generated content, you must disclose the role of AI in the creation.
On the registration form:
Failure to disclose AI use could result in rejection or cancellation of your copyright later on.
Here are a few best practices:
There are other legal issues with AI songs, which we will cover in future articles. The primary remedy for solving all these issues and to copyright AI music is: When in doubt, humanize it.
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