From Goncourt to AI: Rethinking Authorship and Copyright in French Law

The withdrawal of the French literary piece “C’était ça ou mourir” from the “Prix Goncourt” prize amid allegations of AI use in its writing, is more than a literary controversy. It raises a fundamental question: is an author-centred copyright framework still adequate in a society where works can generate considerable value without a human author?

In my latest article, I explore authorship under French and EU law and three possible legal responses to AI-generated works: preserving the current system, sui generis protection, or a layered approach.

Read the full article, originally published on IP Stars.