A Wuhan court included AI production costs—token usage and tool licensing fees—in copyright damages for the first time, the National Law Review reports. The case involved an AI-generated short drama copied by another company a day after publication. The court ruled the drama was protectable because employees made creative decisions throughout, treating AI as just a tool. The plaintiff received 20,000 RMB (about $2,900), and the court recommended creators retain records like scripts and prompt drafts.
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