The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping Nigeria’s legal landscape, with copyright law emerging as one of the most affected areas.
As AI systems become increasingly autonomous, concerns continue to grow over whether Nigeria’s existing copyright framework is adequately equipped to regulate AI-generated and AI-assisted works.
In a new article, Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCI.Arb. (Notary Public) examines the legal and intellectual property implications of AI, highlighting the challenges posed by emerging technologies to Nigeria’s copyright, patent, and trademark regimes.
The article notes that current intellectual property laws were primarily designed around human authorship, leaving significant gaps regarding authorship, ownership, and liability for AI-created content.
While acknowledging the immense opportunities AI presents for innovation and economic growth, the article emphasizes that the absence of clear legal and regulatory guidance could discourage investment and impede technological advancement.
It advocates for proactive legal reforms to ensure Nigeria’s intellectual property framework remains responsive to the realities of the AI era.
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